Sinopsis de Beneath our feet: the rocks of planet earth

Description In Beneath Our Feet: The Rocks of Planet Earth Ron Vernon reveals the astounding variety and beauty of the rocks and minerals all around u. Especially when viewed through the microscope, rocks show in exquisite detail their make-up from crystals of different mineral. Many stunning images show rocks from deep within Earth, rocks created and altered by heating and melting, rocks ejected from volcanoes, rocks shaped by erosion at Earth's surface, and extraterrestrial rocks that have crashed into Eart. The spectacular photographs are accompanied by clear and non-technical explanations of the main processes responsible for creating rocks and mineral. This book is for everyone interested in natural history, especially those who visit museums and national park. The book can also be used as an introductory textbook for school students, and for non-science major undergraduate student. Earth scientists will also be thril...

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