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The Earth Book: From the Beginning to the End of Our Planet, 250 Milestones in the History of Earth Science

By Jim Bell

Book information

Publisher
Sterling
Year
2019
ISBN
1454929103, 9781454929109
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
67 MB (70153566 bytes)
Series
Sterling Milestones
Pages
528\0
Time added
2019-04-05 12:29:11

Description

A beautifully illustrated presentation of 250 milestones in the history of our home planet, from celebrated geologist and planetary scientist Jim Bell.   Spanning Earth’s entire history, from its birth 4.6 billion years ago to its inevitable destruction billions of years into the future, this stunning volume chronicles the life of our home planet in 250 well-chosen milestones. Jim Bell leads us on a tour of the events, processes, people, and places that have shaped our growing knowledge of Earth, from the oceans’ formation and the first perilous polar expeditions to deadly volcanoes and Earth “selfies” from space. He covers relevant topics in a range of fields, including physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy, geology, mineralogy, planetary science, life science, public policy, atmospheric/climate science, and engineering, along with notes on key scientists and inventors. At a time when it's crucial to understand Earth as a complex interdependent system, and our role in that system,The Earth Bookwill enhance your appreciation of our home.

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