 |
|
|
Item Details
| Title:
|
TEACH YOURSELF VOLCANOES, EARTHQUAKES AND TSUNAMIS
|
| By: |
David A. Rothery |
| Format: |
Paperback |
| List price:
|
£0.00 |
|
We currently do not stock this item, please contact the publisher directly for
further information.
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ISBN 10: |
034094241X |
| ISBN 13: |
9780340942413 |
| Publisher: |
HODDER & STOUGHTON GENERAL DIVISION |
| Pub. date: |
1 June, 2007 |
| Series: |
Teach Yourself - General |
| Pages: |
304 |
| Description: |
Volcanoes, earthquakes and tsunamis pose the most frightening geological events that we have to contend with. This book focuses on plate tectonics before delving into the intricacies of these hazards so as to enable the reader to have an understanding of what causes them, how they relate to each other, how they can be predicted and their effects. |
| Synopsis: |
Teach Yourself Volcanoes, Earthquakes and Tsunamis is the essential guide to these fascinating natural hazards. These three phenomena pose the most frightening geological events with which we inhabitants of planet earth have to contend. This book focuses on plate tectonics before delving into the intricacies of each one of these hazards so that you soon have a clear understanding of what causes them, how they relate to each other, how they can be predicted and ultimately, their effects and consequences. Each aspect is explained in a jargon-free and accessible style, ensuring that often complex concepts and theories are easy to get to grips with. |
| Illustrations: |
150 black and white half tones and line diagrams |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Teach Yourself Books |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |
|
|
|
 |
Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr
A celebratory, inclusive and educational exploration of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr for both children that celebrate and children who want to understand and appreciate their peers who do.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|