Books with author Susanna Van Rose

Discover the secrets of the Earth -- from the far reaches of the atmosphere to deep beneath the surface. Here is a spectacular, thought-provoking and highly informative guide to the fascinating story of the Earth. Superb, full-color photography of geological equipment, rocks, minerals and 3-D models reveals the ideas and discoveries that have changed our understanding of the world in which we live. See how glaciers create fjords, how beaches are shaped, where Africa is splitting apart along the Rift Valley, ocean-floor volcanoes, the atmosphere from space, the elements in the Earth's crust, and an exploded volcano. Learn how earthquakes are recorded, how the Grand Canyon was formed, about plate tectonics, how rock minerals are changed by weathering, how much of the Earth's surface is covered by water, and where icebergs originate. Discover the age of the Earth, how the ocean floor is mapped, how to sieve fossils from sea floor sediments, how garden snails provided a clue to the continental drift theory, what gases make up the atmosphere, and much, much more!

Science is all around and can be an endless source of discovery and wonder. Yet, for many people it conjures up thoughts of obscure laws and formulae. For them, this series of references should be practical and fun. From the outer limits of the Earth's atmosphere to the innermost core, this book looks in detail at the variety of materials and events that have shaped the planet. It follows the many theories and discoveries that have slowly built up into a picture of how land and the oceans have evolved, and examines in detail the many different rocks and landscape on the Earth. It also includes the dramatic effects of volcanoes and earthquake tremors, and looks at the great mystery of the Earth - the magnetic field.