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  • Geochronology, Dating, and Precambrian Time

    The Beginning of the World as We Know It

    de 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 ... Leer más

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  • Rivers and Streams

    de John P Rafferty ...
    Series series The Living Earth
    Winding their way through the planet’s landscapes and supplying some of its most prosperous cities with fresh water, food, and transportation conduits, rivers and streams have critical ecological and economic significance. As they carve out waterfalls, valleys, canyons, deltas, and a host of other landforms, they also support a diversity of organisms and connect disparate regions. Accompanied by ... Leer más

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  • Biomes and Ecosystems

    de John P Rafferty ...
    Series series The Living Earth
    Earth’s biosphere supports several unique biomes and ecosystems. Though they operate as self-contained units, these regions also operate as part of a global network, nurturing interdependence among greatly diverse plant and animal species. The evolution of these wondrous realms—both aquatic and terrestrial—and the various natural elements that distinguish them from one another are the subjects of ... Leer más

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  • Geological Sciences

    de 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. ... Leer más

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  • Minerals

    de 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 ... Leer más

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  • Rocks

    de 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 ... Leer más

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  • Forests and Grasslands

    de John P Rafferty ...
    Series series The Living Earth
    Between their verdant canopies and shaded floors, forests contain a multi-tiered ecosystem that supports an abundance of flora and fauna. Together with the grasses and vegetation in the grasslands to which they are frequently adjacent, forests make up 70 percent of the Earth’s land area and sustain the majority of its species. With careful detail and beautiful photographs, this volume journeys to ... Leer más

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  • Lakes and Wetlands

    de John P Rafferty ...
    Series series The Living Earth
    Lakes and wetlands are significant ecosystems that nourish, sustain, and house many of the planet’s plant and animal species. Though both of these regions are defined by water—both fresh and saline—each lake and particular type of wetland also has characteristics all its own. This detailed volume considers the formation, composition, and maintenance of these intricate ecological units and the ... Leer más

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  • Deserts and Steppes

    de John P Rafferty ...
    Series series The Living Earth
    Characterized by uncompromising climate, sparse population density, and extreme aridity, deserts, steppes, and scrublands represent some of the least accessible regions on the planet. However, despite the severity of these ecosystems, they still boast mesmerizing terrains and are capable of supporting diverse animal groups and plant varieties as well as nomadic human inhabitants. This volume tours ... Leer más

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  • Reptiles and Amphibians

    de 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 ... Leer más

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  • Rats, Bats, and Xenarthrans

    de John P Rafferty ...
    Series series The Britannica Guide to Predators and Prey
    While we may often find them nestled in the corners of our attics or traversing our yards, rodents and bats are more frequently found in nature and originate in a large variety of shapes and sizes. Together they make up over half of the planet’s mammal species. While there are only 29 species of xenarthrans—an ancient line of mammals comprised of sloths, anteaters, and armadillos—they are ... Leer más

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  • The Paleozoic Era

    Diversification of Plant and Animal Life

    de 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 ... Leer más

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