PEDRINACI RODRÍGUEZ, EMILIO
CONTENTS:1.The Earth in the universe 1. The first ideas about the universe 2. The solar system 3. Planet Earth, an extraordinary planet 4. The consequences of Earth's movemen 5. The motion of the Moon 6. The solar system in the universe2.The water planet 1. The water planet 2. Distribution and circulation of water on Earth 3. The tap water odyssey and our consumption3.The atmosphere, an ocean of air 1. The air around and the atmosphere above 2. What is the structure of the atmosphere? 3. Our atmosphere: global warming and air pollution4.Minerals and the geosphere 1. The geosphere 2. Minerals all around us 3. The physical properties of min 4. Metallic minerals 5. Industrial minerals 6. Precious stones Magazine: The Earth's sustainability 5.Types of rocks and their uses 1. Many different rocks 2. Igneous rock 3. Metamorphic and sedimentary rocks 4. What are fossils and how are they formed? 5. How do we extract rocks and what do we use them for?
A specific volume focused on The Earth in the Universe contents which covers the main key concepts needed for Secondary Education.
Accompanied by images drawn from the real world and presented in context in order to motivate students and help them achieve meaningful learning. The text is supported by a wealth of illustrations and maps that encourage students to learn through observation. These images are carefully crafted and selected to enhance students' understanding of the content