This highly illustrated set examines the fascinating world of geology with clarity and precision, from the basic building blocks of geological study -- fossils and minerals -- to more unusual and intriguing phenomena such as petrified forests and natural bridges.This clear introduction examines the Earth's early history, when the planet was heavily bombarded with asteroids and comets, and looks at some of its most unusual depressions, such as geysers and lava lakes.
- ISBN10 0816025908
- ISBN13 9780816025909
- Publish Date 1 May 1993
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 14 November 2003
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Facts On File Inc
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 192
- Language English