{"product_id":"earth-sciences-an-illustrated-history-of-planetary-science-100-ponderables-hardcover","title":"Earth Sciences: An Illustrated History of Planetary Science (100 Ponderables) - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTom Jackson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo you want to understand the history and forces that created our planet and are still shaping it today? Through 100 pivotal milestones, this gorgeous reference book and timeline shows how our planet evolved from a disk of dust left behind by a young Sun and how it is constantly altered by events such as earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The accessible text describes the Earth's ever-changing layers and what researchers have learned about the past through fossils and about the future in the search for habitable exoplanets. At a time when human life is impacting the Earth at a noticeable rate, \u003ci\u003eEarth Sciences\u003c\/i\u003e provides a rich understanding of: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e 100 milestone facts, labeled Ponderables, which detail pivotal breakthroughs in geology, meteorology, oceanography, and astronomy \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Stunning imagery and illustrations to help clarify key concepts \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e An overview of core concepts in \"Earth Science 101: The Basics\" and biographies of key scientists \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A section that explores imponderable topics that researchers still don't fully understand \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A removable, foldout 12-page Timeline History of Earth Science that shows every eon, era, period, epoch, and age from the formation of the planet to the present day \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ci\u003eEarth Sciences\u003c\/i\u003e is is part of the bestselling 100 Ponderables series which tackles STEM subjects by partnering lively text about significant milestones with stunning illustrations. Every book includes a timeline\/chart poster which puts these milestones in historical context. Perfect for smart kids and curious adults!\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTom Jackson\u003c\/b\u003e is a science writer based in the United Kingdom. Tom specializes in recasting science and technology into lively historical narratives. After almost 20 years of writing, Tom has uncovered a wealth of stories that help create new ways to enjoy learning about science. He studied at the University of Bristol and still lives in the city with his wife and three children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 11 x 9.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 29, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53469376545075,"sku":"9781627951425","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/0746\/3731\/files\/924uHIpMIm9781627951425.webp?v=1782875839","url":"https:\/\/s3xxpj-vy.myshopify.com\/products\/earth-sciences-an-illustrated-history-of-planetary-science-100-ponderables-hardcover","provider":"The Celestial Starlit Phoenix ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}