Series:

Our Earth in Action

5 total works

Cover of Our Earth in Action: Volcanoes

All around us, our planet is changing. Some changes are sudden and dramatic; others are almost imperceptible and take years. Our Earth in Action looks at these changes - from climate change to erosion and human activity - in detail.

Volcanoes examines different types of volcanoes and how they form as well as the impact they have on populations and countries.

Cover of Seas and Coasts

Seas and Coasts

by Chris Oxlade

Published 29 October 2009
Each title of Our Earth in Action examines the Earth's physical processes and investigates the causes and effects thereof. From erupting volcanoes to eroding coasts and from extreme weather patterns to violent earthquakes, Our Earth in Action puts the reader at the centre of the action with fact-packed text, dramatic full-colour photos and explanatory diagrams.

Cover of Earthquakes

Earthquakes

by Chris Oxlade

Published 12 June 2009
Chris Oxlade examines the Earth's physical processes and investigates causes and effects.

Cover of Our Earth in Action: Rivers

Our Earth in Action: Rivers

by Chris Oxlade

Published 14 August 2009

Our Earth in Action examines in detail the forces that shape our planet. From earthquakes to erosion and from volcanoes to extreme weather, this series offers a wide-ranging resource for older children.

Rivers takes a look at how rivers form and age, river science, flooding and dams. Included are case studies on the Mississippi and Nile rivers.

Cover of Our Earth in Action: Weather

Our Earth in Action: Weather

by Chris Oxlade

Published 14 August 2009
This title features fascinating overviews of the processes that shape our planet.