Looks at the concepts of continental drift and plate tectonics focusing on the Earth's interior layers, what causes earthquakes, volcanoes, and mountain building.
A brief biography of the life and work of German meteorologist, Alfred Wegener, whose findings on the continental drift revolutionized eighteenth- and nineteenth-century observations about the development of the earth.
Tells the story of the dinosaurs, featuring illustrations and descriptions of the same location as it may have appeared at different intervals of time, from 160 million years ago to the early twenty-first century; focusing on China.
A discussion of plate tectonic theory, describing the science behind the theory, and providing information about some of the researchers who have been involved in the study of continental drift.
Explains the theory of continental drift, presents the supporting evidence, and describes how this knowledge is important in locating valuable resources and developing warning systems for earthquakes and volcanoes.
