{"product_id":"2026200007416-secondhand-the-crust-of-our-earth-an-armchair-travelers-guide-to-the-new-geology","title":"The Crust Of Our Earth: An Armchair Traveler's Guide To The New Geology","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA captivating work of popular science, The Crust of Our Earth: An Armchair Traveler's Guide to the New Geology presents the dynamic story of our planet's geological history with the warmth and accessibility of a seasoned guide. Chet Raymo, celebrated for his ability to bridge rigorous science and lyrical prose, chronicles the revolutionary discoveries of plate tectonics and the restless forces that have shaped continents, mountains, and ocean floors over billions of years. Written with an inviting, conversational tone, the narrative instructs curious readers on the principles of modern geology without demanding a scientific background, making the deep history of the Earth feel immediate and personal. Raymo illustrates how the ground beneath our feet is anything but static, weaving together vivid descriptions of geological wonders with the broader story of how scientists came to understand Earth's ever-shifting crust. The result is an armchair journey that transforms the familiar landscape into a window onto vast stretches of time and the extraordinary forces that continue to remake our world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48887833067739,"sku":"2026200007416-SECONDHAND","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/66f1a089-e9b3-4b4b-95a9-8773268a22a3.png?v=1781746775","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200007416-secondhand-the-crust-of-our-earth-an-armchair-travelers-guide-to-the-new-geology","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}