Guide to the Universe: Inner Planets (Hardcover)

Our knowledge of the universe has increased tremendously over the last century, and our discoveries are not over - there remain scientific mysteries that the next generation of astronomers and planetary scientists will need to solve. This volume in the IGreenwood Guides to the UniverseR series covers the inner planets -- Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars -- and provides readers with the most up-to-date understanding of the current state of scientific knowledge. Scientifically sound, but written with the student in mind, IInner PlanetsR is an excellent first step for researching the exciting scientific discoveries of the Earth and its closest neighbors. Our knowledge of the universe has increased tremendously over the last century, and our discoveries are not over - there remain scientific mysteries that the next generation of astronomers and planetary scientists will need to solve.This volume in the IGreenwood Guides to the UniverseR series covers the inner planets -- Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars, as well as the Moon -- and provides readers with the most up-to-date understanding of the current state of scientific knowledge. Scientifically sound, but written with the student in mind, IInner PlanetsR is an excellent first step for researching the exciting scientific discoveries of the Earth and its closest neighbors. IInner PlanetsR discusses all areas of the astronomical research surrounding the subject: L DBLExamines all of the processes that shape and sculpt the planets - cratering, volcanic activity, air and water, radiation, etc. L DBLDiscusses the features and characteristics of each planet in detail L DBLTells the stories of the great discoveries and scientific research into the inner planetsL The volume includes a glossary and a bibliography of useful resources for learning more about the subject.

General

Imprint:	Greenwood Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Greenwood Guides to the Universe
Release date:	December 2009
First published:	December 2009
Authors:	Jennifer A Grier Ph D • Andrew S. Rivkin
Dimensions:	254 x 178 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	232
ISBN-13:	978-0-313-34430-5
Categories:	Books
LSN:	0-313-34430-2
Barcode:	9780313344305

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