geomorphology

Explores how scientists and researchers throughout history have attempted to map the landscape of Mars and discusses what their efforts mean to future generations.

A textbook on geology, rocks, and rock structures that covers such topics as mountains, volcanoes, erosion and sedimentation, caves and caverns, asteroids and comets, canyons, and rock monuments, and includes photos, a glossary, and a bibliography.

Presents "astonishing" features of our planet such as geysers, caves, salt lakes, peat bogs, carnivorous plants, creeping swamps, and autumn colors.