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Books with author Margaret W. Carruthers

  • Tsunamis

    Margaret W. Carruthers

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, Nov. 1, 2005)
    Describes the ways that tsunamis form, the destruction they can cause, and what scientists and communities are doing to better prepare for them.
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  • The Moon

    Margaret W. Carruthers

    Paperback (Franklin Watts, March 1, 2004)
    Reviews the history of Earth's observation of its only natural satellite from ancient times to modern scientific studies, exploring what we know of the Moon's composition, surface, phases, and origins.
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  • Rocks & Minerals

    Edward Ricciuti, Margaret W. Carruthers

    Paperback (Scholastic Reference, May 1, 1998)
    The budding mineralogist will find the photos and spotter's guide section of this sturdy field guide useful for identifying and categorizing minerals found in the backyard and throughout North America. Simultaneous.
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  • The Hubble Space Telescope

    Margaret W. Carruthers

    Paperback (Franklin Watts, Feb. 1, 2004)
    A comprehensive look at the Hubble Space Telescope which has, since 1990, collected information about our solar system, star clusters in the Milky Way galaxy, and even other galaxies as it orbits the Earth.
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  • Glaciers

    Margaret W. Carruthers

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, Sept. 1, 2005)
    Describes the varieties and uses of glaciers, and explains their impact on climate, landscape, and the future of the planet.
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  • The Moon

    Margaret W. Carruthers

    Library Binding
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  • The Moon

    Margaret W. Carruthers

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, Sept. 1, 2003)
    Reviews the history of Earth's observation of its only natural satellite from ancient times to modern scientific studies, exploring what we know of the Moon's composition, surface, phases, and origins.
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  • Land, Sea and Air

    Margaret Carruthers

    Paperback (Oxford University Press, Oct. 10, 2002)
    An exciting new series, building into an extensive library of knowledge for tomorrow's young scientists. Lively and accessible, each of the 10 volumes focuses on a major area of scientific knowledge and draws the reader into the dynamic world of the modern scientist.* nearly 300 major articles in all, giving full coverage of the physical, chemical and biological sciences* accurate and up to date, covering the latest discoveries, events and ideas* expert authors capture the excitement of science* all text checked by specialist consultants* over 1300 illustrations - carefully selected photos and specially commissioned drawings and diagrams
  • Land, Sea and Air

    Margaret Carruthers

    Hardcover (Oxford University Press, USA, Oct. 10, 2002)
    An exciting new series, building into an extensive library of knowledge for tomorrow's young scientists. Lively and accessible, each of the 10 volumes focuses on a major area of scientific knowledge and draws the reader into the dynamic world of the modern scientist.* nearly 300 major articles in all, giving full coverage of the physical, chemical and biological sciences* accurate and up to date, covering the latest discoveries, events and ideas* expert authors capture the excitement of science* all text checked by specialist consultants* over 1300 illustrations - carefully selected photos and specially commissioned drawings and diagrams
  • Young Oxford Library of Science: Volume 2: Land, Sea, and Air

    Margaret Carruthers

    Paperback (Oxford University Press, USA, April 3, 2003)
    Discusses a variety of topics relating to the earth, including its structure, moving surface, volcanoes, earthquakes, rocks and minerals, erosion, oceans, weather, and more.
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  • Rocks and Minerals

    Edward Ricciuti, Margaret W. Carruthers

    Mass Market Paperback (barnes and nobels, Aug. 16, 1998)
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  • Pioneers of Geology : Discovering Earth's Secrets

    Margaret W. Carruthers, Susan Clinton

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, March 1, 2001)
    Profiles the work of six individuals who made important contributions to the field of geology: James Hutton, Charles Lyell, G.K. Gilbert, Alfred Wegener, Harry Hess, and Gene Shoemaker.