"Exposes 12 of the most enduring myths about the Earth. Full-color spreads give readers essential information about each myth, including why it exists, the key players who proved it wrong, and what the truth really is."-- Provided by publisher.

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the features of supervolcanoes, how they have shaped Earth's surface in the past, and the possibilities of them changing the future of life on Earth. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about supervolcanoes and their impact on our planet"-- Provided by publisher.

"This breathtakingly beautiful book reveals the unique wonders of our planet, from core to atmosphere. Illustrated with detailed images of fascinating objects-- from colorful crystals to ancient fossils-- along with awe-inspiring landscape photography, it brings to life the story of Earth's past and the dynamic processes that shape its present."-- back cover.

"When a teaspoon of soil contains millions of species, and when we pave over the earth on a daily basis, what does that mean for our future? What is the risk to our food supply, the planet's wildlife, the soil on which every life-form depends? Who much undeveloped, untrodden ground do we even have left? Paul Bogard set out to answer these questions in The Ground Beneath Us, and what he discovered is astounding. From New York (where more than 118,000,000...

"This course takes you to the world's most spectacular geological wonders, explains the forces that have formed them, and tells you the stories that have grown up around them."--Page 1 of course guidebook.

These 36 half-hour lectures are your initiation into the geological world that lies just outside your door. "The Nature of Earth: An Introduction to Geology" introduces you to physical geology, the study of Earth's minerals, rocks, soils, and the processes that operate on them through time.

An introduction to planet Earth, its features, and the forces that have shaped them.