Dimensions
129 x 179 x 7mm
A Beginner's Guide to Plate Tectonics
Why do continents fit together? Why are some volcanoes more violent than others? Why were there once icebergs at the equator? The imperceptibly slow shifting of the Earth under our feet has immense, and sometimes catastrophic, effects.
Sue Bowler takes us on a fascinating journey from the creation of our restless planet to 10 million years in the future - detailing the births of mountain ranges, the deaths of volcanoes and the shaping of countries.
'Essential Science' guides use a stimulating mix of lively illustrations and expert, jargon-free text to explain the most important scientific topics of the day - more clearly than ever before.
