Spotlight on Earth science

"This book takes readers on a dive to explore the amazing underwater habitats and landforms of Earth's oceans. Readers will take a journey from the deepest part of the ocean--the Mariana Tech--to the Mid-Ocean Ridge. They'll explore colorful coral reefs, and learn how they form. Photographs and diagrams help illustrate important earth science facts and concepts, and truly transport the reader to the underwater world"--From the publisher's web site....

"Earth's surface is broken up into numerous big pieces called plates. Believe it or not, these plates are constantly on the move. This book explores the exciting earth science topic of plate tectonics. Readers will learn about how Earth's plates move and what happens when they collide. Full-color photographs of the incredible landscape features that are created by plate movement fill the pages and are complimented by helpful diagrams. This book covers...

"Volcanic eruptions happen both over land and underwater. This book introduces readers to the science behind volcanoes. How do they form? Why do they erupt? What are the consequences of a volcanic eruption? Readers will find all the answers and more in this detailed earth science guide. Photographs of famous volcanoes will transport readers around the world and give them an up-close look at these volatile openings in Earths surface." --Publisher description....