geology

Describes the Earth's evolution, structure, and major processes using 500 maps, diagrams, and charts.

"A discussion of major types of natural disasters, including descriptions of some of the most destructive; explanations of these phenomena, what causes them, and where they occur; and information about how to prepare for and survive these forces of nature. Features include an activity, glossary, list of resources, and index"--Provided by publisher.

This book shows how the dynamics--the workings--of disasters are connected by a small number of natural laws and how the most obvious process in a disaster is not always the one that causes the devastation. For instance, the transformation of apparently solid ground into a substance like quicksand during the 2010 Haiti earthquake is what caused the destruction of Port au Prince. Kieffer argues that only by truly understanding the dynamics of natural disasters can we begin to institute engineering and policy practices to minimize their impact on our lives.

Provides information about careers in geology, including salary and educational requirements.

Presents illustrations and information on various topics in four areas of prehistory: the evolving Earth, evolving life, dinosaurs, and the first humans.

Young readers learn about the planets in our soloar system.

On a special field trip in the magic school bus, Ms. Frizzle's class learns first hand about different kinds of rocks and the formation of the earth.

Paintings enhance the text through a chronicle of our planet--its origin, its development, and its future.

Descriptions of the individual Hawaiian Islands and a discussion of the volcanic origin, flora, and fauna.