20 questions. Earth science

The plates that make up the Earth's surface are always on the move. The twenty questions posed and answered help explain the fundamentals of plate tectonics. Readers will learn about the layers that make up the Earth, how mountains and volcanoes form, and why earthquakes happen.

Introduces the three different types of rocks, how rocks are formed, fossils, erosion, and many other aspects of rocks.

Twenty questions and answers introduce weather and climate.

Twenty questions and answers introduce the Earth's atmosphere.

Explores different aspects of weather including what causes different types of precipitation, how landforms affect weather, and why there is more daylight in the summer.

Poses and answers twenty questions about the nature of rocks. Discusses their study, formation, types, and weathering. Also examines how to prevent erosion caused by human activity. Includes photographs, an index, a glossary, and a list of Internet links.

Poses and answers twenty questions about the nature of Earth's atmosphere. Discusses the layers of the atmosphere, weather, solar radiation, air pressure, and pollution. Also examines how to protect Earth's atmosphere. Includes photographs, an index, a glossary, and a list of Internet links.