This book discusses a variety of topics relating to the earth, including its structure, moving surface, volcanoes, earthquakes, rocks and minerals, erosion, oceans, weather, and more.
Presents an introduction to glaciers, in simple text with illustrations, describing what they are, where they are found, and how they impact the environment. Includes timeline and glossary.
A comprehensive look at the Hubble Space Telescope which has, since 1990, collected information about our solar system, star clusters in the Milky Way galaxy, and even other galaxies as it orbits the Earth.
Reviews the history of Earth's observation of its only natural satellite from ancient times to modern scientific studies, exploring what we know of the Moon's composition, surface, phases, and origins.
Profiles the work of six individuals who made important contributions to the field of geology: James Hutton, Charles Lyell, G.K. Gilbert, Alfred Wegener, Harry Hess, and Gene Shoemaker.
Examines the science of tsunamis, explaining how they differ from other types of waves, looking at the causes of tsunamis and where they are most likely to occur, and including information on some of history's most destructive tsunamis.
