Inner planets / Jennifer A. Grier and Andrew S. Rivkin.

Author/creator Grier, Jennifer A.
Other author Rivkin, Andrew S.
Format Book
Publication InfoSanta Barbara, Calif. : Greenwood Press, ©2010.
Descriptionxiii, 212 pages : illustrations, maps ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Inner planets--Popular works.

SeriesGreenwood guides to the universe
Greenwood guides to the universe. ^A1011055
Contents Introduction -- Cosmic collisions: cratering -- Inner fire: volcanic processes -- Breaking point: tectonic processes -- Winds of change: atmospheric processes -- Rocks as clocks: radiometric processes -- Triple point: hydrologic processes -- Planetary shield: magnetospheric processes -- The Moon: planetary rosetta stone -- Mercury: chemical connections -- Venus: pressure cooker -- Mars: world of dust and wind -- The Earth: planet at our feet.
Abstract "This volume in the Greenwood Guides to the Universe series covers the inner planets - Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. Thematic chapters discuss all of the many areas of astronomical research surrounding each subject, providing readers with the most up-to-date understanding of current knowledge and the ways in which it has been obtained. Like all of the books in this series, Inner Planets is scientifically sound, but written with the student in mind. It is an excellent first step for researching the exciting scientific discoveries of the Earth and its closest neighbors."--Publisher's description.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2009042491
ISBN9780313344305 (hardcover : alk. paper)
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