Books with title Eyewitness Science: Earth

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.

Part of the "Eyewitness Science" series, this book provides the reader with a close look at ecology. Artwork explains how and why things work and 3-D models make even the most complex concepts clear. The book demonstrates the original experiments, and explains the principles behind the major scientific inventions and concepts. Specially-commissioned photographs and text written by experts in their own fields make the most intriguing theories accessible. It captures the spirit of earlier ages by showing the original equipment and instruments used in scientific experiments. "Eyewitness Science" is a series of visual guides that opens up the world of science, and explains the principles affecting people's daily lives. All the fields of science are encompassed - from relativity to genetics - to build up into an encyclopaedic series. The reader is invited to step into the shoes of the scientists and relive the thrill of scientific breakthrough.

Earth Science uses geography and geology to outline the way our planet works. There is a diagram of the Earths layers and another showing why we have seasons. The causes of the forces of nature are outlined, as are the effects those forces have on water and land. There are fact boxes on our environment and on habitat. All of this knowledge is enhanced with an easy-to-understand question and answer format.