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  • Rocks

    by John P Rafferty ...
    Series series Geology: Landforms, Minerals, and Rocks
    Often concealing millennia worth of Earth’s history, rocks seem to project an impression of durability and permanence that belies their transformation over time. Seen in all shapes and sizes and found in many of the planet’s ecosystems, rocks have been subject to various natural forces that have affected such attributes as their elasticity, strength, and ductility (that is, their ability to be ... Read more

    $48.39 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Mesozoic Era

    Age of Dinosaurs

    by John P Rafferty ...
    Series series The Geologic History of Earth
    Dinosaurs have captured the imaginations of children and adults alike since the first fossil discoveries mapped them onto our general body of knowledge. This book journeys to an era long before humans, where dinosaurs were once masters of land, sky, and sea. In addition to accounts of significant dinosaur species and their extinction, readers will learn about the major life forms, both plant and ... Read more

    $42.29 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Landforms

    by John P Rafferty ...
    Series series Geology: Landforms, Minerals, and Rocks
    The planet’s natural dips and elevations, slopes and structures, stud the world’s landscapes and enrich its panoramas. However, the Earth’s landforms should not be viewed as anomalies in its topography; rather, they are often invaluable components of ecosystems and hold significant clues to the natural forces that fashion our environment. This comprehensive volume examines the various landforms ... Read more

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  • Storms, Violent Winds, and Earth's Atmosphere

    by John P Rafferty ...
    Series series Dynamic Earth
    Whether ruining a commute or devastating entire countries, inclement weather has the power to capture attention and headlines. This book examines the science that gives us a greater understanding of the patterns that produce hurricanes, tornadoes, cyclones, and a host of related conditions. It also discusses another persistent issue of inclement weather, which is how to better predict climatic ... Read more

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  • Minerals

    by John P Rafferty ...
    Series series Geology: Landforms, Minerals, and Rocks
    Anyone who has marveled at the glimmer of a perfectly cut diamond, tended a garden, or consumed a nutritious meal has appreciated some of the many roles that minerals play in our lives. Present in many natural substances, minerals are highly structured entities, each with a unique chemical composition and set of properties. Accompanied by detailed tables, diagrams, and sidebars, this informative ... Read more

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  • Reptiles and Amphibians

    by John P Rafferty ...
    Series series The Britannica Guide to Predators and Prey
    More than 15,000 species of reptiles and amphibians roam planet Earth today. Believed to be descendents of the dinosaurs, reptiles are scaly and cold-blooded. Amphibians lead something of a double-life, since they are capable of living in terrestrial and aquatic habitats. This colorful volume details the physical characteristics, as well as the breeding and feeding behaviors, of both reptiles and ... Read more

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  • Geochronology, Dating, and Precambrian Time

    The Beginning of the World as We Know It

    by John P Rafferty ...
    Series series The Geologic History of Earth
    Though it encompasses the majority of the Earth’s history, much about Precambrian time still remains unknown to us. With its climate extremes and unstable surfaces, Precambrian Earth hardly resembled the planet we see today. Yet for all its differences, it made the existence of future generations possible. This volume helps unlock the mysteries of prehistory by considering available geologic ... Read more

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  • Oceans and Oceanography

    by John P Rafferty ...
    Series series The Living Earth
    Constituting more than 70 percent of Earth’s surface, the world’s oceans are so vast as to remain something of an enigma to this day. Navigating these imposing seas and unlocking their secrets is the calling of oceanographers. Their research helps determine what climatic, geologic, and chemical impact oceans have on a variety of organisms. In spite of their magnitude and might, the world’s oceans ... Read more

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  • Plate Tectonics, Volcanoes, and Earthquakes

    by John P Rafferty ...
    Series series Dynamic Earth
    The devastation wrought by earthquakes and volcanoes often obscures the fact that these destructive forces are also some of the most creative on the planet birthing mountains and other land forms. With detailed diagrams outlining the structure of continental and oceanic crust and the distribution of major plate motion, this book introduces readers to the range of activity that can shape or ... Read more

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  • Geological Sciences

    by John P Rafferty ...
    Series series Geology: Landforms, Minerals, and Rocks
    Described as craggy, rocky, or glacial, among a host of other descriptors, the Earth’s geosphere—that is, its solid foundation—is subject to incredible variation. It is these permutations that inform the study of the geological sciences. This field involves not only the study of rocks, minerals, and landforms, but also that of glaciers, fossils, volcanoes, and other aspects of the Earth’s surface. ... Read more

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  • The Cenozoic Era

    Age of Mammals

    by John P Rafferty ...
    Series series The Geologic History of Earth
    Its constant evolution over the millennia since its inception has made the Earth a dynamic entity, subject to numerous climactic and environmental forces that are forever changing this planet. In its most recent stage, the planet has seen an incredible diversification in plant and animal life, with the most prominent development of the Cenozoic era being the emergence of mammals. This book ... Read more

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  • The Paleozoic Era

    Diversification of Plant and Animal Life

    by John P Rafferty ...
    Series series The Geologic History of Earth
    Characterized by a surge in biodiversity and evolutionary development, the Paleozoic Era ushered in the beginnings of life as we know it. Within these pages, readers will discover the fossil and geologic evidence from this time that reveals a dynamic planet, where new species of plants and animals were constantly emerging and continents were breaking apart and reforming. While many of the species ... Read more

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