Rocks, Rivers and the Changing Earth: A First Book About Geology

Schneider, Herman; Schneider, Nina; Herron, Edwin [Illustrator]

ISBN 10: 0486782018 / ISBN 13: 9780486782010

Published by Dover Publications, 2014

About this Item

Contains limited markings/highlighting (less than 5% of total text). Small name cover page. Cover shows edge and shelf wear from use. Binding is solid. Ships quickly and with care.

Seller Inventory # C1090Gh12121621a9

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Rocks, Rivers and the Changing Earth: A First Book About Geology
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0486782018
• ISBN 13: 9780486782010
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Herron, Edwin
• Condition: GOOD
• Weight: 34 ounces
• Seller catalogs:
  • GEOLOGY & EARTH SCIENCES

About this title

Synopsis

Your bones and your teeth originated at the bottom of the sea, and the color of your blood came from deep underground. The water you drink, the clothes you wear, and the house you live in are all part of the Earth's history. With this well-illustrated book, you'll discover fascinating facts about geology, from how powerful prehistoric forces formed a river bend to the ways that tiny pebbles can reflect a million years of history.
Your adventure begins with evidence that's all around you and can make even an ordinary walk in the park into an exciting revelation. Other subjects range further afield, from rivers of ice and volcanic activity to the formation of precious stones. In addition, a series of fascinating experiments provide you with insights into some of the geologic events that constantly transform our planet.

About the Author

Herman and Nina Schneider wrote more than 80 books for children. Herman was a teacher and supervisor of science in the New York City public school system, and Nina taught at the progressive Bank Street School. Their books proposed and answered questions a curious child might ask about science.