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Plate Tectonics: A Ladybird Expert Book: Discover how our planet works from the inside out

Plate Tectonics: A Ladybird Expert Book: Discover how our planet works from the inside out

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Plate Tectonics is a book written by Iain Stewart that explores the Earth as a planetary machine and investigates the people and ideas that changed the way we look at the world. It provides a clear, accessible, and authoritative introduction to the fundamental theory of how our dynamic planet works, covering topics such as the Earth's make-up, the planetary force field, fault lines, plate tectonics, and how it protects life on Earth.

Format: Hardback
Length: 56 pages
Publication date: 22 March 2018
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd


Discover the fascinating world of plate tectonics with the ALL-NEW Ladybird Expert Series! Written by renowned geologist, academic, and popular science presenter Iain Stewart, this accessible and authoritative introduction delves into the fundamental theory of how our dynamic planet functions.

Step into the past and present of our Earth, from the monsoon-like currents within its radioactive interior to the magnetic force lines and the breathtaking imagery of a planet without water.

Explore the captivating aspects of our planet as an active living system, the planetary force field, the intricate fault lines that traverse continents, and the remarkable ways in which plate tectonics safeguards the existence of life on our Earth.

Written by the leading lights and most outstanding communicators in their fields, the Ladybird Expert books offer clear, accessible, and authoritative introductions to subjects drawn from science, history, and culture.

For an adult readership, the Ladybird Expert series maintains the iconic small hardback format pioneered by the original Ladybirds. Each beautifully illustrated book features the first new illustrations produced in the original Ladybird style for nearly forty years, adding a touch of nostalgia to your learning experience.

So, embark on a journey of discovery and unlock the secrets of our planet with the ALL-NEW Ladybird Expert Series!

Weight: 128g
Dimension: 119 x 177 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780718187187

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