The planet we live on: The beginnings of the Earth Sciences
by Chris King
Publisher: Learning Development Institute 2010
Number of pages: 196
Description:
This book has been written as an introductory guide to geology, to interest you in the subject and to enthuse you to study geology at higher levels. This book, like the others in the Series, is written in simple English.
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