Our Ever-Changing Earth

From the Thinking About Science Series, Our Ever-Changing Earth is an informative, fun-filled unit about the planet on which we live. The book explores the structure and composition of our planet Earth; rocks and minerals; mountain building; weathering, erosion, and sedimentation; plate tectonics; and the oceans. It also deals with earthquakes, volcanoes, and other geological hazards.


Students are presented with opportunities to practice crucial critical- and creative-thinking skills. A v...