The United States has some of the most unique, amazing landforms in the world. Young readers will learn about some of its most notable landforms from sea to shining sea.
This is a highly illustrated book with each landform being described with the following structure: (1) Main characteristics, including geometric, morphometric and sedimentological features. (2) Genetic processes and controlling factors. (3) Different typologies if applicable. (4) Additional comments related to various relevant aspects such us environmental implications or geographical distribution. Image visualization of landforms is essential for learning geomorphology and stimulating the interest in this field-based subject; a picture is worth a thousand words. Consequently, the book constitutes a valuable educational resource for every university student enrolled in courses related with earth surface processes and landforms (e.g. Geomorphology, Physical Geography, Geology, Geohazards, Environmental Sciences.). The book is also attractive to travellers and people keen on nature who want to know about the terminology and origin of the landforms they encounter in their trips. In many cases, the geomorphological features constitute the main asset of first-class protected areas (e.g., UNESCO World Heritage Sites, National Parks).
This volume provides a global treatment of historical and regional geomorphic work as it developed from the end of the nineteenth century to the hiatus of the Second World War. The book deals with the burgeoning of the eustatic theory, the concepts of isostasy and epeirogeny, and the first complete statements of the cycle of erosion and of polycyclic denudation chronology.
This volume provides a global treatment of historical and regional geomorphic work as it developed from the end of the nineteenth century to the hiatus of the Second World War. The book deals with the burgeoning of the eustatic theory, the concepts of isostasy and epeirogeny, and the first complete statements of the cycle of erosion and of polycyclic denudation chronology.
In Map It! Jr., Landforms, young readers will travel across the United States to explore landforms and their relative locations on a map. Each page follows a gentle progression of discovery through colorful illustrations and delightful storylines that guide each journey. Map It! Jr., A Geography Primer Series is created for ages 2-4 and includes Landforms, Waterways, and Roads and Trails. This geography primer series invites young readers to explore simple maps of the United States to discover the relative location of waterways, landforms, roads, and trails. Parents and toddlers will enjoy the colorful illustrations and delightful narratives that encourage discovery and guide each journey. Map It! Jr. Landforms features: A durable board book full of colorful illustrations that teach young children about landforms Dimensions: 8" x 8" Board book, 20 pages
A comprehensive, up-to-date atlas encompasses more than three hundred thematic maps, along with more than six hundred color photographs, illustrations, charts, and graphs, that document the world's natural and cultural wonders.