(3) 4-6 Earthworks series. Gallant draws on current and historical environmental science theories to describe natural resources, the search for new fuels, and their importance for sustaining life in this well-written, sophisticated book. The inclusion of a discussion about population studies is particularly welcome in a text for this age level. Captioned color photos and detailed diagrams help explain the scientific concepts. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) 4-6 Earthworks series. These well-written surveys of earth science fields include histories of scientific thinking; explanations of earth- and atmospheric science theories, phenomena, and processes; and thoughtful treatments of conservation issues. The clarity of the explanations and sophisticated arrangement of concepts are refreshingly reflective of scientific disciplines. Color photos and sophisticated diagrams provide supporting evidence. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Earthworks titles: Atmosphere, Plates, Structure, and Water.]

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) 4-6 Earthworks series. These well-written surveys of earth science fields include histories of scientific thinking; explanations of earth- and atmospheric science theories, phenomena, and processes; and thoughtful treatments of conservation issues. The clarity of the explanations and sophisticated arrangement of concepts are refreshingly reflective of scientific disciplines. Color photos and sophisticated diagrams provide supporting evidence. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Earthworks titles: Atmosphere, Plates, Structure, and Water.]

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) 4-6 Earthworks series. This tour through earth history from formation to present day follows classic divisions of geologic time. Along the way, Gallant provides well-written, detailed explanations of the formation of the solar system, descriptions of flora and fauna in each time period, and structural changes in the earth. Color photographs and diagrams help illustrate the scientific principles covered in the sophisticated text. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) 4-6 Earthworks series. These well-written surveys of earth science fields include histories of scientific thinking; explanations of earth- and atmospheric science theories, phenomena, and processes; and thoughtful treatments of conservation issues. The clarity of the explanations and sophisticated arrangement of concepts are refreshingly reflective of scientific disciplines. Color photos and sophisticated diagrams provide supporting evidence. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Earthworks titles: Atmosphere, Plates, Structure, and Water.]

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) 4-6 Earthworks series. These well-written surveys of earth science fields include histories of scientific thinking; explanations of earth- and atmospheric science theories, phenomena, and processes; and thoughtful treatments of conservation issues. The clarity of the explanations and sophisticated arrangement of concepts are refreshingly reflective of scientific disciplines. Color photos and sophisticated diagrams provide supporting evidence. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Earthworks titles: Atmosphere, Plates, Structure, and Water.]

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford