plate tectonics

Uses the Mount St. Helens and the Santorini volcanoes and the San Francisco earthquake as dramatic evidence that our planet's subterranean regions are active and continually changing. Explains the plate tectonics theory and accompanies scientists around the world as they study the boundaries between plates of the earth's crust where earthquakes and volcanoes may occur in the future.

Examines the structure and history of Earth from the perspective of visitors from a distant galaxy, focusing on how earthquakes, volcanoes, water, and wind have shaped the planet's topography; looks at how Earth's surface is depicted on maps; shows how cartographers map the ocean floors; and includes a demonstration of how to make a simple topographic map.

This book illustrates how islands are formed, how they disappear and what they reveal about what lies beneath them.

Examines the structure and history of Earth from the perspective of visitors from a distant galaxy, focusing on how continental drift, weathering, and other forces have shaped the planet; features a visit to Devil' Postpile National Monument; and includes a demonstration of the effects of the sea floor's spreading and sinking.

Discusses plate tectonics and the forces that cause motion and change in our planet.

JAnuary 18, 1994 without warning the residents of Northridege, California were jolted awake by an earthquake that ultimatley leaves 57 dead. One year later a devastating quake rips apart Kobe, Japan, this time killing 5400.

Provides an overview of the theory of plate tectonics, describing its origins, how it challenged prevailing views of the time, and how it became the basis for earth science.

Marko the Pencil makes understanding science easy and fun! Join Marko the Pencil as he takes students on a fascinating journey to his Super Science Station where it's easy to grasp science concepts. Designed for students in 5th grade, but learners at all levels will find the information fun and informative.

Call off the bulldozers. Call off the cranes. All you need is rapidly moving water - and lots of time - to create your very own cave. Discover how water, wind, earthquakes, and volcanoes, shape caves, valleys, and coastlines in the never-ending construction project on Earth's surface.