An Illustrated Guide to Science - EARTH SCIENCE ( sách gia công bìa mềm )

Thể loại:Education Studies & Teaching - Education - General & Miscellaneous
Năm:2006
Ngôn ngữ:English
Trang:209
Earth Science: An Illustrated Guide to Science is one of eight volumes of ''Facts On File's'' new ''Science Visual Resources'' set. Containing six sections, a comprehensive glossary, a Web site guide, and an index, Biology is an ideal learning tool for students and teachers of science. Full-colour diagrams, graphs, charts, and maps on every page illustrate the essential elements of the subject, while parallel text provides key definitions and step-by-step explanations. The six sections include: ''Planet Earth'' - considers Earth's place in the Solar System and its relationship to the Sun, the Moon, and the environment of interplanetary space. Topics covered in this section include solar and lunar eclipses, tides, seasons, and Earth's magnetic field. ''Earth's History'' - examines the basic principles used by geologists to determine the age of rocks and the use of fossil evidence in determining the sequence of geological events. There is a comprehensive survey of the history of life on Earth and a general