Encyclopedia for Children . Geology for Children, Science and Education Author: Ismayilova S. T. Title: Encyclopedia for Children . Volume 4. Geology Publisher: Avanta + Year: 1995 Format: djvu Size:61. 14 Mb For website: www. mirknig. In the volume "Geology", which has no analogues in modern popular science literature for children, the latest achievements of theoretical and applied geology are presented in accessible language. The reader learns about the origin and structure of the Earth, its constituent rocks, geological processes, the origin and evolution of life. In the sections devoted to minerals, they emphasize not only their economic, but also their cultural and aesthetic role in the life of mankind from ancient times to the present day. Famous scientists and teachers of Moscow State University . took part in the preparation of articles. M. In. Lomonosov and leading institutes of the Russian Academy of Sciences . Throughout the book there is a thought about ancient and quite possible future disasters, about the uniqueness and vulnerability of the planet Earth. Well illustrated, the book is designed for children of middle and high school age, but will undoubtedly be of interest to anyone interested in natural science. 0 1 2 3 4 5