Geology Rocks!: Weathering and Erosion
Published on 26. October 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-5263-2133-6 (ISBN)
Description
Explore the building blocks of our planet with fun jokes, cartoons and hands-on activities.
Find out how weathering breaks rock and erosion carries away the pieces, carving our planet's surface into jagged peaks and deep valleys. Learn about fantastic features from caves and arches to beaches and dunes.
This book is part of the Geology Rocks series. This collection of books examines the Earth's make up, from the different types of rock it is made from to discovering the structure of the planet itself and how tectonic plates relate to earthquakes and volcanoes.
With a mix of photos and illustrations, these books are perfect for readers aged 7 and up.
Other books in the series: Erosion and Weathering / Fossils / Earthquakes and Volcanoes/ The Rock Cycle/ Earth's Layers/ Types of Soil
Find out how weathering breaks rock and erosion carries away the pieces, carving our planet's surface into jagged peaks and deep valleys. Learn about fantastic features from caves and arches to beaches and dunes.
This book is part of the Geology Rocks series. This collection of books examines the Earth's make up, from the different types of rock it is made from to discovering the structure of the planet itself and how tectonic plates relate to earthquakes and volcanoes.
With a mix of photos and illustrations, these books are perfect for readers aged 7 and up.
Other books in the series: Erosion and Weathering / Fossils / Earthquakes and Volcanoes/ The Rock Cycle/ Earth's Layers/ Types of Soil
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Children's Group
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 7 to 9 years
Dimensions
Height: 262 mm
Width: 210 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
148 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5263-2133-6 (9781526321336)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Claudia Martin has worked in book publishing for 17 years. She is the author of several books and websites for children and young people. Her favourite subjects are history, current affairs and technology.
Content
1: What are weathering and erosion?
1: What are rocks made of?
1: Cliffs and caves
1: Seashore sand
1: Rivers
1: Waterfalls
1: Glaciers
1: Freezing water
1: Wind-blown sand
1: Karst creations
1: Moving masses
1: How do humans cause erosion?
1: Quick quiz answers
1: Now test your knowledge!
1: Glossary
1: Further reading
1: Index
1: What are rocks made of?
1: Cliffs and caves
1: Seashore sand
1: Rivers
1: Waterfalls
1: Glaciers
1: Freezing water
1: Wind-blown sand
1: Karst creations
1: Moving masses
1: How do humans cause erosion?
1: Quick quiz answers
1: Now test your knowledge!
1: Glossary
1: Further reading
1: Index