| Layers of the Earth Contributor(s): West, Krista (Author), Krista West (Author) |
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ISBN: 0791097064 ISBN-13: 9780791097069 Publisher: Chelsea House Publications OUR PRICE: $39.60 Product Type: Hardcover Published: February 2009 Annotation: The unique characteristics and processes in the Earth's layers make them a vital part of the planet. The solid inner core provides much of the heat to fuel volcanoes and earthquakes. The outer core generates a magnetic field that protects the planet from harmful particles in space. Learn how scientists use modern tools like seismology, geodesy, computer modeling, and global position systems to study the workings of the inner Earth. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Earth Sciences - Geology |
| Dewey: 551.1 |
| LCCN: 2008027075 |
| Series: Restless Earth (Hardcover) |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 7.2" W x 9.3" (0.85 lbs) 104 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In 'Layers of the Earth', youngsters will learn how scientists use modern tools like seismology, geodesy, computer modelling, and global positioning systems to study the workings of the inner Earth. |