Seismology: Our Violent Earth

by Roberta Baxter

Overview

This title presents the history of seismology. Vivid text details how early theories led to our modern understanding of the forces behind earthquakes and volcanoes. It also puts a spotlight on the brilliant scientists who made these advances possible. Useful sidebars, rich images, and a glossary help readers understand the science and its importance. Maps and diagrams provide context for critical discoveries in the field. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781629691350
Publisher:	ABDO Publishing
Publication date:	12/15/2014
Series:	ABDO History of Science Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Lexile:	1060L (what's this?)
File size:	12 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2015
Gr 8 Up—This well-researched series presents eight scientific fields of study and explores their origins, current impact, and future implications. Beginning with an attention-grabbing introduction, the narrative is engaging, immersing readers in the histories of these subjects. What follows is a chronicle of each subject that includes key figures and their impact on science and culture as well as technologies that have played a role in the discipline's evolution. Complex scientific principles are made accessible through meaningful, straightforward language, and in-text citations and source notes provide greater credibility and authority. Historical photographs are numerous and put a face on the men and women who have shaped science. VERDICT A first-purchase consideration.

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