U-X-L Encyclopedia of Landforms and Other Geologic Features: 3 Volume set

From a science-centered perspective, this new resource focuseson the physical and geological aspects, structure and features of24 of earths landforms -- what they are, how they look, how theywere created, how they change over time, and major geologicalevents associated with them. Written for middle school studentsto support earth science and landform-related assignments, alphabetically arranged entries follow a standard and consistentsubheaded format; range in lengthfrom nine to 11 pages; and covercommon and unusual landformssuch as canyon, cliff, plateau, valley, volcano and many more.Entries include a description andoverview of physical features orcharacteristics and their relationshipto connected areas; howthe landform is shaped includingconstructive and destructiveforces involved and additionalchanges that can occur; types of lifesupported; and famous examples of landforms. Included are 25maps, charts and graphs; 180 full-color photos and illustrations;words to know; bibliography; and comprehensive index. Contents: Basin Canyon Cave, cavern, and sinkhole Coastline and beach Continental margin Coral reef Delta Dune and other desert features Fault Floodplain Glacial landforms and features Hot spring and geysers Lake Landslide and other gravity movements Mesa and butte Meteorite crater Mountain and hill Ocean basin Plain Plateau River, stream, and waterfall Valley Volcano. 1. Basin, Canyon, Cave, Coast and shore, Continental margin, Coral reef, Delta, Dune, and other desert features 2. Fault, Floodplain, Geyser and hot spring, Glacial landforms and features, Landslide and other gravity movements, Mesa and butte, Meteorite crater, Mountain 3. Ocean basin, Plain, Plateau, Stream and river, Valley, Volcano. Summary: Explores the physical structure of the Earth's landforms, including what they are, how they look, how they were created and change over time, and major geological events associated with each.