Description
Book SynopsisThe perfect guides to being inspired by science and motivated to master it through the exploration of its use in different fields of study.
What is geology? What do geologists do? What can rocks and mineral tell us about Earth's history? These are just a few questions that are answered in Science-Ology! Geology. Find out about the pioneering work of scientist through the ages, explore the tools and skills needed to be a geologists and discover how the work of geologists impacts our everyday life.
The Science-Ology series explores high interest branches of science and how scientists study them. Through case studies from around the world, the books investigate the real-world relevance of researching these different areas of science. Readers will discover the tools, methods and uses for each featured field as well as what skills and traits are needed to succeed in them.
Filled with fun artwork and photos, this series aimed at readers 9 and up is sure to inspire careers in science.
Written by award-winning author Anna Claybourne and reviewed by experts in each field.
Table of Contents
- 1: What’s Earth made of?
- 1: Being a geologist
- 1: Understanding rocks and minerals
- 1: Inside planet Earth
- 1: Giant plates
- 1: CASE STUDY: Yellowstone caldera
- 1: The rock cycle
- 1: Geological time
- 1: In the field
- 1: What is this?
- 1: CASE STUDY: Cave of the Crystals
- 1: In the lab
- 1: Using rocks and minerals
- 1: Prospecting and mining
- 1: CASE STUDY: Diamond mine
- 1: Geomodelling
- 1: Geological maps
- 1: Dangers and disasters
- 1: CASE STUDY: Guatemala City sinkhole
- 1: The future of geology
- 1: Is geology your Ology?
- 1: Glossary
- 1: Further information
- 1: Index
