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Earth Sciences: An Illustrated History of Planetary Science (100 Ponderables)

Earth Sciences: An Illustrated History of Planetary Science (100 Ponderables)

Jackson, Tom

Hardcover

Series: 100 Ponderables

Environmental StudiesGeology

Publisher Price: $24.95

ISBN10: 1627951423
ISBN13: 9781627951425
Publisher: Shelter Harbor Press
Published: Oct 29 2019
Pages: 144
Weight: 2.80
Height: 0.90 Width: 9.40 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Do you want to understand the history and forces that created our planet and are still shaping it today? Through 100 pivotal milestones, this gorgeous reference book and timeline shows how our planet evolved from a disk of dust left behind by a young Sun and how it is constantly altered by events such as earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions.

The accessible text describes the Earth's ever-changing layers and what researchers have learned about the past through fossils and about the future in the search for habitable exoplanets. At a time when human life is impacting the Earth at a noticeable rate, Earth Sciences provides a rich understanding of:

  • 100 milestone facts, labeled Ponderables, which detail pivotal breakthroughs in geology, meteorology, oceanography, and astronomy
  • Stunning imagery and illustrations to help clarify key concepts
  • An overview of core concepts in Earth Science 101: The Basics and biographies of key scientists
  • A section that explores imponderable topics that researchers still don't fully understand
  • A removable, foldout 12-page Timeline History of Earth Science that shows every eon, era, period, epoch, and age from the formation of the planet to the present day
Earth Sciences is is part of the bestselling 100 Ponderables series which tackles STEM subjects by partnering lively text about significant milestones with stunning illustrations. Every book includes a timeline/chart poster which puts these milestones in historical context. Perfect for smart kids and curious adults!

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