"Geologists study earthquakes and volcanoes and are fascinated by the power of Earth's processes. They want to understand why the earth shifts and erupts, and figure out how to better predict and plan for these hazards. This title aims to create meaningful connections between the scientific concepts readers learn in the classroom and how they are applied in the real world by geologists searching for answers."-- Provided by publisher.

Geologists in action -- The big questions -- What geologists have learned so far -- Scientific investigation -- Asking the questions -- Planning the investigation -- The geologist's toolbox -- Analyzing the data -- Reaching conclusions -- Communicate your findings -- Peer review -- Investigating landslides -- The future of the field.