Description: Volcanoes and earthquakes, rivers and glaciers, climate and the oceans - all of these massive natural forces are constantly at work in shaping the physical world around us. The energy of the Sun, the geology of the Earth itself and the plants and animals that live on the planet also play their role. This book describes the different physical environments throughout the world and explains the forces that have created them. The opening section examines the larger forces that have had a major impact on the Earth, while most of the book covers 22 regions of the world, highlighting such topics as tornadoes and waterspouts (USA), hurricanes (Central America), volcanoes of the Mediterranean (Italy and Greece), causes of deserts (North Africa), earthquakes and tsunami (Japan and Korea), the building of the Himalayas (Indian sub-continent), the making of coastlines (British Isles), and hot springs and geysers.This book is part of a large collection from the estate of an avid collector. This book has been carefully stored.
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Book Title: The Guinness Guide to the Restless Earth
Book Series: Guinness
Original Language: English
Item Length: 10 in
Vintage: Yes
Personalize: No
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Item Height: 12 in
Personalized: No
Features: Dust Jacket, Illustrated
Topic: Earth Sciences
Item Width: 1 in
Signed: No
Ex Libris: No
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: Guinness World Records
Intended Audience: Ages 9-12, Young Adults, Adults
Inscribed: No
Edition: Book Club Edition, First Edition
Publication Year: 1991
Type: Picture Book
Era: 1990s
Author: K. J. Gregory
Genre: Geography
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Item Weight: 67 oz.
Number of Pages: 256 Pages
