Earth: The Making, Shaping and Workings of a Planet

By Derek Elsom

Book Overview

This illustrated text discusses life support systems and ecosystems, explains how the Earth's inner core affects the planet's workings, describes how water has physically shaped the Earth, examines oceans, winds and weathers and looks at the planet's present deterioration and future survival.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0025353918
• ISBN13: 9780025353916
• Release Date: January 1992
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 2.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.8" x 0.8" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

A Great Book About Our Favorite Planet

This is an excellent book. It is well written and nicely illustrated. It covers all physical aspects of the planet, including geology, weather, and the environment. The only negative thing I could think of is that it's so hard to find, now that it's out of print.