Earth: Portrait of a Planet

Earth: Portrait of a Planet – Chapter Summaries

Book cover for Earth: Portrait of a Planet Dive deep into the wonders of our planet with chapter-by-chapter podcast summaries of Earth: Portrait of a Planet by Stephen Marshak. Uncover plate tectonics, rock formation, Earth's deep history, and the dynamic systems that shape our world. Perfect for geology students, teachers, and anyone fascinated by Earth science.

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