Science-ology!: Geology

Häftad, Engelska, 2023

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Beskrivning

The perfect guides to being inspired by science and motivated to master it through the exploration of its use in different fields of study.What is geology? What do geologists do? What can rocks and mineral tell us about Earth's history? These are just a few questions that are answered in Science-Ology! Geology. Find out about the pioneering work of scientist through the ages, explore the tools and skills needed to be a geologists and discover how the work of geologists impacts our everyday life. The Science-Ology series explores high interest branches of science and how scientists study them. Through case studies from around the world, the books investigate the real-world relevance of researching these different areas of science. Readers will discover the tools, methods and uses for each featured field as well as what skills and traits are needed to succeed in them. Filled with fun artwork and photos, this series aimed at readers 9 and up is sure to inspire careers in science.Written by award-winning author Anna Claybourne and reviewed by experts in each field.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2023-08-24
Mått:212 x 282 x 8 mm
Vikt:220 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Science-ology!
Antal sidor:48
Förlag:Hachette Children's Group
Illustratör:Limon, Daniel
ISBN:9781526321237

Utforska kategorier

Natur & klimat inom Barn och ungdom
Naturvetenskap och teknik inom Barn och ungdom

Mer om författaren

Anna Claybourne has written over 150 children's books on all kinds of subjects, from sharks, black holes and splitting the atom to how to draw, Shakespeare's life, and Greek myths and legends. She knows a lot about conservation in the rain forests of Costa Rica as she once volunteered there for three months. She likes space, sewing and music, plays the trombone and loves going camping. Daniel Sanchez Limon is based in Spain and has worked for a range of clients, including Cambridge University Press, Oxford University Press, Macmillan and Pearson Educational.

Innehållsförteckning

1: What’s Earth made of?1: Being a geologist1: Understanding rocks and minerals1: Inside planet Earth1: Giant plates1: CASE STUDY: Yellowstone caldera1: The rock cycle1: Geological time1: In the field1: What is this?1: CASE STUDY: Cave of the Crystals1: In the lab1: Using rocks and minerals1: Prospecting and mining1: CASE STUDY: Diamond mine1: Geomodelling1: Geological maps1: Dangers and disasters1: CASE STUDY: Guatemala City sinkhole1: The future of geology1: Is geology your Ology?1: Glossary1: Further information1: Index