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Earthquakes in the Living Room and Volcanoes in the Kitchen Geology and Earth Science Earth has been restless ever since it solidified from a giant ball of gas more than 4.6 billion years ago. Since then, earthquakes have shaken the continents and oceans, and volcanoes have spewed out the molten insides of our planet. But what exactly are these awe-inspiring and devastating natural phenomena? Why do they occur, and why are they often in the same regions? How have they affected human civilization? By studying earthquakes and volcanoes, you can begin to understand the inner workings and layered composition of Earth. Discover plate tectonics, and see how volcanoes and earthquakes are just the consequences of the constant movement of the planet’s parts. Erupt two types of volcanoes to imitate how lava hardens into rock and volcanic mountains grow. Build a working seismograph to see for yourself how scientists measure earthquake forces. Learn about the most famous volcanoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis in history. 32-page Manual 6 Experiments Activities: erupt two volcano models play a volcano quiz game assemble a plate tectonics puzzle construct a globe examine real volcanic rocks build and use a seismograph Ages: 10+ Thames & Kosmos products are highly regarded in the specialty toy and education market. Since the beginning, T&K products have received dozens of awards from the most reputable organizations that review products for children. A few examples are: One of Homeschool.com’s Top 15 Educational Gifts of 2008 2008 Parents' Choice Silver Award One of Toy Fair’s Hottest New Products of 2006, The CBS Early Show 2005 National Parenting Center Seal of Approval Thames & Kosmos (T&K) was founded in 2001 with the mission of improving informal science education by publishing high-quality science and technology related educational products for children of all ages. T&K places an emphasis on teaching concepts and skills through hands-on modeling of real-world devices and processes, and by offering comprehensive, meaningful reading materials for a rich learning experience. T&K is headquartered in Portsmouth, R.I.

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