Geology of the desert Southwest
Subtitle: investigate how the Earth was formed : with 15 projects
By: Cynthia Light Brown ; illustrated by Eric Baker
Contributors: Baker, Eric, illustrator
Series: Build it yourself series; "Build it yourself" series
Publisher: Nomad Press
Published: 2011
Place of publication: White River Junction, VT
Language: eng
Number of pages: 122
ISBN-13: 9781936313419; 9781936313402
Subjects: Geology; Earth sciences; Juvenile literature; Physical geography
Description: Looks at the geology and physical geography of the American Southwest, demonstrating concepts in the earth sciences as applied to the region, with hands-on projects intended to help readers understand the topics under discussion.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 120) and index.

Ages 9-12.
Table of contents: title: Geology and geography; title: Plate tectonics; title: Mountains; title: Volcanoes and earthquakes; title: Plateaus, plains, basins; title: Cilmate; title: Rivers and lakes; title: Unique ecosystems; title: The coast; title: Natural resources.