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Plate tectonics / Stephen M. Tomecek.

Tomecek, Steve. (Author).

Summary:

Examines the evolution of plate tectonic theory from its beginnings as a wild idea of drifting continents to its acceptance as the main concept that drives geology today.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781604130140
  • ISBN: 1604130148
  • Physical Description: 102 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps ; 25 cm.
  • Publisher: New York : Chelsea House, [2009]

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Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Reading the rocks -- Drifting continents -- Radioactivity heats things up -- Under the sea -- Getting the inside story -- Putting plate tectonic theory to the test.

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Plate tectonics > Popular works.
Geology > Juvenile literature.
Continental drift > Juvenile literature.

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