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Informationen zum Autor Anna Claybourne has written over 150 children's books on all kinds of subjects, from sharks, black holes and splitting the atom to how to draw, Shakespeare's life, and Greek myths and legends. She knows a lot about conservation in the rain forests of Costa Rica as she once volunteered there for three months. She likes space, sewing and music, plays the trombone and loves going camping. Daniel Sanchez Limon is based in Spain and has worked for a range of clients, including Cambridge University Press, Oxford University Press, Macmillan and Pearson Educational. Klappentext The perfect guides to being inspired by science and motivated to master it through the exploration of its use in different fields of study Vorwort The perfect guide to inspire scientific curiosity, learn about the field of geology and how it applies to our everyday life. Zusammenfassung The perfect guides to inspire science curiosity and motivation to master it through the exploration of its use in different fields of study . What is geology? What do geologists do? What can rocks and mineral tell us about Earth's history? These are just a few questions that are answered in Science-Ology! Geology . Find out about the pioneering work of scientists through the ages, explore the tools and skills needed to be a geologists and discover how the work of geologists impacts our everyday life. The Science-Ology series explores high interest branches of science and the scientists who study them. Through case studies from around the world, the books investigate the real-world relevance of researching these different areas of science. Readers will discover the tools, methods and uses for each featured field, as well as what skills and traits are needed to succeed in them. Filled with fun artwork and photos, this series aimed at readers 9 and up is sure to inspire careers in science. Written by award-winning author Anna Claybourne and reviewed by experts in each field. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1: What’s Earth made of? 1: Being a geologist 1: Understanding rocks and minerals 1: Inside planet Earth 1: Giant plates 1: CASE STUDY: Yellowstone caldera 1: The rock cycle 1: Geological time 1: In the field 1: What is this? 1: CASE STUDY: Cave of the Crystals 1: In the lab 1: Using rocks and minerals 1: Prospecting and mining 1: CASE STUDY: Diamond mine 1: Geomodelling 1: Geological maps 1: Dangers and disasters 1: CASE STUDY: Guatemala City sinkhole 1: The future of geology 1: Is geology your Ology? 1: Glossary 1: Further information 1: Index ...
