ADVENTURES in EARTH SCIENCE is not just an in-depth textbook but a series of adventures across seven continents and beyond in the sciences of astronomy, geology, meteorology and oceanography. It has been written with over forty years of experience in studying, researching and teaching earth science. Whilst it has been designed for senior high school and junior university or college, it is written in an easy style and well-illustrated so that anyone with an interest in this topic would find it an interesting and valuable resource. The latest scientific information has been given in the text including chapters on climate change and the future use of fuels and energy. The book contains over 700 pages, 1200 photographs and illustrations mostly taken by the author. It also includes 32 video links taken by the author to explain various skills as well as excursions to many exotic places in support of the text. These videos include: <ul>
<li>use of the Brunton Pocket Transit, testing the properties of minerals and collecting fossils</li> <li>sailing a Tall Ship down the Tasman Sea</li> <li>climbing glaciers in Switzerland and New Zealand</li> <li>visiting the mainland and islands of the Antarctic Peninsular</li> <li>trekking down the 4000m deep Colca Canyon in Peru</li> <li>travelling down an upper part of the Amazon River</li> <li>visiting a reconstructed gold-mining town in Australia and panning for gold.</li> </ul> Each chapter is concluded with a summary of the main points, multichoice and extended review questions and a section of helpful hints which offers practical suggestions in such matters as collecting specimens, field work and survival, astronomical observation and general observation and techniques. Answers to the multichoice questions are given at the end of the book as is a 38 page key index and glossary section which gives the main page references as well as definitions of important terms fold as bold type in the text.

Adventures in Earth Science

Science & Math

Scott, Dr Peter T

Astronomy & Space Science

Felix Publishing

1. Exploration Science The first book of 8 in the series Adventures in Earth Science. This book introduces the science of geology as the study of the surface and sub-surface of the Earth. It explains how geology is one of the earth sciences and lists several of the sub-branches of geology, including mineralogy, petrology (rocks), palaeontology (fossils), geochemistry, seismology (earthquakes), engineering geology, and many more. The scientific method used by all scientists as well as geologists, is explained, and its philosophy of investigation by observation and experimentation with deductive reasoning is outlined. The need for measurement and data collection is illustrated by the use of units of measurement, scientific notation and general application of the metric system. Accuracy, validity and reliability of measurement and observation are also detailed. Considerable practical information about researching outdoors in the field is provided and supported by some skill videos. The latter part of the book details the need for and the application of geological mapping, beginning with an overview of simple survey maps used to traverse the land and continuing with the necessary skills in making and interpreting maps showing geological detail.

Exploration Science: Field Geology and Mapping (Adventures in Earth Science)

Earth Sciences

About Exploration Science
Have you wondered what the science of geology is all about?
Together we will explore of the surface and sub-surface of the Earth, the sub-branches of geology, including mineralogy, petrology (rocks), palaeontology (fossils), geochemistry, seismology (earthquakes), engineering geology, and many more.
The scientific method used by all scientists as well as geologists, is explained, and its philosophy of investigation by observation and experimentation with deductive reasoning is outlined. You will gain an understanding of measurement and data collection the use of units of measurement, scientific notation and general application of the Metric System. Accuracy, validity and reliability of measurement and observation is also included.
Practical research outdoors in the field is supported by some skill videos and the application of geological mapping, as well as research ideas.
Join us in this introduction to the fascinating world on which we live!

CHANGING THE SURFACE is the third book in the Adventures in Earth Science series and deals with the topics of weathering, erosion and the landscapes which they produce. The general nature of change in minerals within rocks and how rocks are degraded by both physical and chemical means is discussed in the first chapter which also contains a section about soils and their classification. Chapter Two looks at the unique chemical weathering of carbonate rocks such as limestone, marble and dolomite. From the landscapes of the surface of karst regions, the chapter then explores the world below the surface in limestone caves, looking at their formation and their spelaeothems or cave formations. There is also a video website link to take readers below ground into some of the author’s favourite caves. The remaining three chapters looks at the works of erosion of water, ice and wind respectively and describes the many features of the landscapes sculptured by these three major forms of erosion. The emphasis here is that the reader should be able now to identify such landforms and understand their environment. All chapters have a large number of photographs taken by the author in many exotic parts of the world. Including the high Andes, the Amazon basin, the Nubian Desert and Antarctica. The author is indebted to his son Matthew who provided some of the photographs taken in Bolivia. Several of the author’s videos to some of these places are provided as video website links. CHANGING THE SURFACE is the third book in the Adventures in Earth Science series and deals with the topics of weathering, erosion and the landscapes which they produce. The general nature of change in minerals within rocks and how rocks are degraded by both physical and chemical means is discussed in the first chapter which also contains a section about soils and their classification. Chapter Two looks at the unique chemical weathering of carbonate rocks such as limestone, marble and dolomite. From the landscapes of the surface of karst regions, the chapter then explores the world below the surface in limestone caves, looking at their formation and their spelaeothems or cave formations. There is also a video website link to take readers below ground into some of the author’s favourite caves. The remaining three chapters looks at the works of erosion of water, ice and wind respectively and describes the many features of the landscapes sculptured by these three major forms of erosion. The emphasis here is that the reader should be able now to identify such landforms and understand their environment. All chapters have a large number of photographs taken by the author in many exotic parts of the world. Including the high Andes, the Amazon basin, the Nubian Desert and Antarctica. The author is indebted to his son Matthew who provided some of the photographs taken in Bolivia. Several of the author’s videos to some of these places are provided as video website links.

Changing the Surface: Erosion and Landscapes (Adventures in Earth Science)

   About Beyond Planet Earth   This is the eighth book in the series Adventures in Earth Science and deals with the science of astronomy. The book takes an historical approach detailing observations made throughout early history by many cultures and eventually by those in Europe after the renaissance. From naked eye astronomy of the early astronomers, the book looks at the invention of optical and later radio telescopes and provides some detail of the construction and science behind the former type. The desire of humankind to get off the surface of the planet and explore other worlds is also discussed, both from the point of view of science fiction literature as well as the scientific reality. Beginning with early experiments in rocketry, the various achievements of many of the space programs of the last sixty years are outlined. The information provided by Earth-based observation and these space programs is given for the objects within our Solar System and also for deep space objects and the text is lavishly illustrated with photographs, illustrations and charts as well as two online video links. The Helpful Hints section at the back of the book is a useful guide to the amateur astronomer who wishes to go beyond planet Earth.  

Adventures in Earth Science Beyond Planet Earth: An Introduction to Astronomy

Adventures in Earth and Environmental Science Book 2: Practical Manual

Adventures in Earth and Environmental Science Teachers Guide

Adventures in Earth and Environmental Science Book 1. This is the first book of two which looks at the earth its matter energy, life, relationships and how these interact as a whole. The Earth is seen as a closed system containing the Earth's materials and living things whilst allowing the necessary flow of energy in and out of the planet. The atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and hydrosphere of the Earth are examined in detail in this book lavishly illustrated with over 650 photographs and diagrams. There are also several links to practical skill demonstrations and videos made by the author during his own adventures studying the Earth. Each chapter is concluded with a summary, practical tips, ten multi choice questions, as well as ten longer review and discussion questions.
This book is supplemented by Book 2 for grade 12, a student's practical book that covers the two years as well as a teachers'guide that gives practical guidance, answers to the questions, and how it fits the sylabus. There is also combined 11 and 12 book.

Adventures in Earth and Environmental Science Book 1

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Adventures in Earth Science

Exploration Science: Field Geology and Mapping (Adventures in Earth Science)

Exploration Science: Field Geology and Mapping (Adventures in Earth Science)

Changing the Surface: Erosion and Landscapes (Adventures in Earth Science)

Adventures in Earth Science Beyond Planet Earth: An Introduction to Astronomy

Adventures in Earth and Environmental Science Book 2: Practical Manual

Adventures in Earth and Environmental Science Teachers Guide

Adventures in Earth and Environmental Science Book 1