Investigating Plate Tectonics
Published on 21. September 2007
32 pages
978-1-4333-9088-3 (ISBN)
Description
In this adventurous title, readers learn all about plate tectonics! A brief history of Alfred Wegener''s theory of continental drift introduces readers to the development of plate tectonics and how it helped form the Earth we know today. Through colorful images, helpful charts and graphs, and easy-to-read text, readers will discover such fascinating topics as magnetic pole reversal, divergent and convergent plate boundaries, the ocean-continental division, and the San Andreas Fault. A captivating lab activity is featured to encourage children to further explore geology!
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Huntington Beach
United States
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
US School Grade: From Fourth Grade to Sixth Grade, Interest Age: From 8 to 14 years
File size
3,22 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-4333-9088-3 (9781433390883)
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Greg Young
Investigating Plate Tectonics
Book
09/2007
Teacher Created Materials, Inc
€13.50
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Content
- Cover
- Credits
- Page 3 - Table of Contents
- Page 4 - Earth's Crust
- Page 8 - Evidence of Plate Tectonics
- Page 12 - Magnetic Pole Reversal
- Page 14 - Rocks Are Recycled
- Page 16 - Plate Boundries
- Page 24 - Hot Spots
- Page 28 - Appendices
- Page 28 - Lab: An "Eggsample" Look Inside Earth
- Page 30 - Glossary
- Page 31 - Index
- Page 32 - Sally Ride Science
- Page 32 - Image Credits
- Thank You Page
