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Geologists at work

Title:

Geologists at work

Author:

Wolny, Philip, author.

Series:

Scientists at work.

Summary:

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 must solve, and highlight tools and methods they use. It provides budding young scientists and casual science fans alike a glimpse of geologists at work that is both thrilling and informative.

Audience:

Grades 1-4.

Contents:

The importance of geologists -- Earth : the geologist's laboratory -- What kinds of geologists are there? -- Paleontologists : digging up the history of life -- In the field : seismologists -- Engineering geology : building better -- Hydrogeology : going with the flow -- Mining metals : up from the ground -- Petroleum geologists : finding "black gold" -- Mapping with the USGS -- Geothermal geology : heating things up -- Volcanology : explosive research -- Teaching a future generation of geologists.

Physical Description:

32 pages : colour illustrations ; 21 cm.

Subject Term:

Geologists -- Juvenile literature.

Geology -- Juvenile literature.

Geology -- Vocational guidance -- Juvenile literature.

Publisher:

Britannica Educational Publishing : in association with Rosen Educational Services,

Publication Date:

2018

ISBN:

9781680487633

9781680487602

Publication Information:

New York : Britannica Educational Publishing : in association with Rosen Educational Services, 2018.

Call Number:

J 551.02 WOLNY

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Geology, which is the study of Earth's makeup, structures, 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 must solve, and highlight tools and methods they use. It provides budding young scientists and casual science fans alike a glimpse of geologists at work that is both thrilling and informative.