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In 1912, German meteorologist Alfred Wegener published his groundbreaking theory of continental displacement. His theory proposed that the continents were once a single land mass but had slowly moved apart over millions of years. This fascinating book examines the scientific process behind Wegeners theory and how it challenged prevailing views of the time. Readers will discover how years after Wegeners death his theory was embraced by scientists and is now the basis for modern earth science.Product Videos
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Author Craig Saunders
Series Shaping Modern Science
Language English
Book Type Nonfiction
Grade Content 6
Guided Reading Level W
Lexile 920
Accelerated Reading Level 6.6
Subject Science
Standard S6E5f. Explain how plate tectonics causes earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
Copyright 2011
