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Our patchwork planet
the story of plate tectonics
By Sattler, Helen Roney & Maestro, Giulio
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-68809-313-6
- Publisher
- New York : Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books, c1995.
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on April 1, 1995
Gr 5-8 Sattler discusses the formation of the Earth's plates, their locations, and how their movements affect what happens on our planet's surface. She explains how earthquakes and volcanoes occur, and gives detailed descriptions of "hot spots" in the world. Clear, full-color illustrations, including excellent-quality computer-enhanced photo-maps, help clarify concepts that are difficult to visualize. While all of this is informative, the present...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
