People have been studying the Earth for thousands of years! This fascinating book will introduce readers to those who made big discoveries in geology. Through vibrant photos and easy-to-read text, readers will learn about such early geologists as James Hutton, William Smith, Alfred Wegener, Florence Bascom, and Friederich Mohs. The helpful charts and graphs work in conjunction with the accessible glossary and index to give readers the tools they need...

Geology-the study of the Earth itself, its makeup and structure, and the processes that form them-is endlessly fascinating. Geologists help us understand our world and provide knowledge that helps government and industry keep society functioning. The vibrant imagery, highlighted vocabulary, and other learning tools in this resource will give students an overview of different geological disciplines, inform them of the everyday problems these scientists...

With fascinating experiments, models, and demonstrations, this scientific survey provides a vivid exploration of natural phenomena. Ideal for budding earth scientists, this in-depth resource demonstrates how to build a seismograph to record a simulated earthquake, compare pressure waves and shear waves the two types of ground shocks with a Slinky, and replicate a tsunamis destructive effect on a coastline built in a bathtub. The chapters answer questions...

On a stormy night in 1937 the German zeppelin Hindenburg cuts through the clouds over rural New Jersey. Her appointment with destiny is still a few hours away, but death already walks her decks. A madman has traveled across the Atlantic bearing a locked safe. Within lies a secret so terrible that it may change the course of history. His efforts to protect his cargo have led him to commit murder. However, the most dangerous part of the journey still...

Finalist, Mountains & Plains Independent Booksellers Award, Adult Fiction ForeWord Book of the Year Award, Honorable Mention After the murderous rigors of her Ph.D. field research, Frankie MacFarlane is happy to be settling down in her native Tucson, house-sitting the family home and teaching geology at Foothills Community College. Little does she imagine that a brief fishing trip to Mexico with her brother Jamie and his girlfriend, Carla, could...

A white water trip through the Grand Canyon goes off-course when Em Hansen's husband is accused of murdering a fellow rafter.

Geologist Gemma Hastings has no interest in pursuing romance--and no patience for Lord Cameron Lisle, an esteemed fossil hunter who has a way of always honing in on her territory. . .annoyingly handsome though he may be. But when a shocking attack puts Gemma in very real danger, she may have to accept Lisle's offers of protection. Even if that means entering into a dangerous flirtation ... Lisle was once amused by Gemma's dedication to her work. But...

"Zach Wells, a laconic geologist-slash-paleobiologist, has the trappings of a comfortable life, yet is not contented. He's expert in the geological history of a cave in the Grand Canyon, but less so where his wife and daughter are concerned. And when his daughter develops unusual vision problems and has a seizure, the world of this family of three crumbles. Powerless in the face of his daughter's slow deterioration, Wells finds a note asking for help...

After mapping a new diamond mine, four geologists are trapped by a fire in the woods of Siberia.