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Ace's Exambusters Earth Science/Geology Study Cards
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Continents in Motion : The New Earth Debate

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Walter Sullivan
July 1991

Earth and Other Planets : Geology and Space Research (New Encyclopedia of Science)

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Peter John Cattermole
December 1995
Describing in readily-understood words and pictures the nature of the solar system, from its origins and evolution to the Earth's plate movements, atmosphere and geography, and natural disasters. Includes sophisticated graphics and glossy color photographs, along with useful timelines and handy facts.

Earth Story : The Shaping of Our World

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Simon Lamb, David Sington
Based on an eight-part BBC series that will be broadcast on The Learning Channel beginning in November 1998, this lavishly illustrated book focuses on the views of contemporary scientists who have changed the way we think about the world, tracing the complex and fascinating relationship between man and Earth.

It asks such questions as: When and how was the Earth formed? What is the link between earthquakes, volcanoes and the creation of the continents? How do mountains affect our climate? What triggers Ice Ages?

Earth, Time, and Life : An Introduction to Physical and Historical Geology

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Charles W. Barnes

Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology, 6th Edition

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Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens
August 1998
An all-new, groundbreaking media package brings to life the latest edition of the best-selling Earth by Ed Tarbuck and Fred Lutgens. A text-dedicated website, new GEODe II CD-ROM (Included with every copy of the text!), and more provide complete, state-of-the-art multimedia support for both students and instructors. Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology, Sixth Edition retains the hallmarks professors have come to expect from Tarbuck and Lutgens--a student-friendly writing style, carefully crafted illustrations by Dennis Tasa that are geologically accurate and visually appealing, and coverage of the most recent geologic events.

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It has 128 pages and many black and white illustrations. It also includes a full index, a series of time lines and the complete text of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

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