Plate Tectonics (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781448862948)

Around 225 million years ago, Earth was home to the supercontinent Pangaea and the massive sea Panthalassa. In fact, Earth's land and water existed in several configurations before today's familiar continents and oceans formed. Readers of this book will get an accessible introduction to plate tectonics. This key scientific theory explains why Earth's landmasses have changed over time. The theory posits that the planet's crust is broken up into plates that are constantly, if slowly, on the move. The book also examines the impact of plate tectonics on volcanoes, earthquakes, and the formation of mountains and rift valleys.

Author: Jason D. Nemeth
ISBN-10: 1448862949
ISBN-13: 9781448862948
Publisher: PowerKids Press
Language: English
Published: 01/30/2012
Pages: 24
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.17lbs
Size: 7.60h x 7.60w x 0.20d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.5
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 149636 / Plate Tectonics


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 04/01/2012