Scholastic Atlas Of Earth

by Paula, Manzanero

• ISBN13: 9780439672702
• ISBN10: 0439672708
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-11-01
• Publisher: Scholastic Reference

Summary

The SCHOLASTIC ATLAS OF EARTH reveals the breathtaking forces of nature that form our planet--from geysers to earthquakes to volcanic eruptions. The SCHOLASTIC ATLAS OF EARTH unlocks the mysteries of our planet--from its molten core to its highest mountain peak! Lavish spreads detail the recesses of a cave, the inside of a volcano, and the rocky gorges of the Grand Canyon. Middle-grade readers will find plenty of useful facts about fossils, minerals and gems, climatic zones, glaciers, tectonic plates, geysers, landslides, and much, much more. In a unique section at the back of the book, kids can recreate their own Earth-related activities, such as making a mountain, setting off a volcanic eruption, or forming their own fossil!

Table of Contents

History of Earth
How Earth was formed	p. 6
History of life	p. 8
Fossils	p. 10
Inside Earth
Earth's structure	p. 14
The soil	p. 16
Rocks	p. 18
Minerals and precious stones	p. 20
Metals and fossil fuels	p. 22
Breathtaking landscapes
Climatic zones	p. 26
Erosion	p. 28
Water	p. 32
Mountains	p. 36
Caves	p. 38
Glaciers	p. 40
Earth's fits of anger
Tectonic plates	p. 44
Volcanic eruptions	p. 46
Volcanism	p. 48
Volcanic landscapes	p. 50
Earthquakes	p. 52
Landslides	p. 54
Drought and flooding	p. 56
The environment
Biosphere and ecosystems	p. 60
Climate change and global warming	p. 62
Deforestation and desertification	p. 64
Sources of pollution	p. 66
Facts	p. 68
Cartography and terrestrial coordinates	p. 72
Activities	p. 74
Glossary	p. 76
Index	p. 78
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