Explains what geology is, how it has helped us learn about our planet, different types of rocks and minerals, how they were formed and how they influence our lives.
Examines how the earth was formed and what it is like under the surface, discussing various geological elements such as oceans, mountains, glaciers, and volcanoes.
A fossil hunter looking for signs of an ancient sea in the rocks of a western Texas mountain describes how the area must have looked millions of years ago.
Explores the events of the 2010 Haiti earthquake, issues surrounding US aid and military efforts; inconsistencies of the death tolls; and controversies surrounding the adoptions of Haitian orphans, and personal narratives from people who experienced the earthquake.
Explores the Earth and its chemical foundations, focusing on the topic of geological change, examining the planet's formation, rocky crust, changing rocks, and resources, and including photographs, discussion questions, and investigations.
Describes the development of geological theory from the ancient Greek philosophers to the discovery of plate tectonics, which explains the forming of geological structures.
Discusses glaciers, oceans, volcanoes, rocks, minerals, earthquakes, and the history of the earth. 'Includes activities for readers following each chapter.
An illustrated survey of the earth describing how it was formed, and including information on different types of rock, weather and erosion, the formation of mountains, and plate tectonics.
