The mosaic formed by Earth's many terrains and geographic treasures reflects the incredible journey the planet has taken in the millennia since it was formed. Fashioned from the natural forces and climatic conditions the Earth is subject to, the planet's biomes—from its oceans to its deserts and rainforests—have nurtured a wide range of diverse plant and animal life. Loaded with stunning color images, these volumes provide a panoramic view of the planet's extraordinary physical history and ecology, as well as the geologic and meteorological phenomena that have shaped it—and continue to do so today.

Key Features:

• Vibrant photographs capture the beauty and majesty of Earth's ecosystems
• Detailed sidebars and maps supplement the text
• Comprehensive glossaries explain new terms and concepts

TITLES INCLUDE:

• Investigating the Global Climate
• Investigating Earth's Oceans
• Investigating the History of Earth
• Investigating Earth's Weather
• Investigating Minerals, Rocks, and Fossils
• Investigating Earth's Polar Biomes
• Investigating Earth's Desert, Grassland, and Rainforest Biomes
• Investigating Plate Tectonics, Earthquakes, and Volcanoes

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VOLUMES: 8
PAGES: 88 pages per volume
COPYRIGHT: 2012
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Print ISBN: 978-1-61530-640-4

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