The new, two-volume of Earth and Space Science is the perfect complement to the material typically taught in high school and college Earth science and astronomy classes. Based on the NSES Content Standards, this comprehensive new reference emphasizes the physical processes involved in the formation and evolution of the Earth and universe, describes many examples of different types of geological and astrophysical phenomena, provides historical perspectives, and gives insight into the process of scientific inquiry by ...
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The new, two-volume of Earth and Space Science is the perfect complement to the material typically taught in high school and college Earth science and astronomy classes. Based on the NSES Content Standards, this comprehensive new reference emphasizes the physical processes involved in the formation and evolution of the Earth and universe, describes many examples of different types of geological and astrophysical phenomena, provides historical perspectives, and gives insight into the process of scientific inquiry by incorporating biographical profiles of people who have contributed significantly to the development of the sciences. The big bang theory is presented along with an evaluation of its physical principles and fundamental laws. The resulting structure of the universe, galaxies, solar system, planets, and places on Earth are also discussed.
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Add this copy of Encyclopedia of Earth & Space Science, 2-Volume Set to cart. $10.00, very good condition, Sold by JDH Lawton OK rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from LAWTON, OK, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Facts on File.
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Very good in very good dust jacket. Ex-library. Paper over boards. Audience: General/trade. LCCN 2009015655 Type of material Book Personal name Kusky, Timothy M. Main title Encyclopedia of Earth and space science / Timothy Kusky; Katherine Cullen, managing editor. Published/Created New York, NY: Facts on File, c2010. Description 2 v. (xiii, 873, I-26) p. : ill. (chiefly col. ), col. maps; 29 cm. ISBN 9780816070053 (set: acid-free paper) LC classification QE5. K845 2010 Related names Cullen, Katherine E. Summary Provides a comprehensive reference for Earth and space sciences, inlcuding entries on climate change, stellar evolution, tsunamis, renewable energy options, and mass wasting. Subjects Earth sciences--Encyclopedias. Space sciences--Encyclopedias. Notes Includes bibliographical references and index. Series Facts on File science library Dewey class no. 550.3
Add this copy of Encyclopedia of Earth and Space Science (Science to cart. $554.00, good condition, Sold by Midtown Scholar Bookstore rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Harrisburg, PA, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Facts on File.
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2-vol set. Jumbo-sized. Good-Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name-GOOD.
