Encyclopedia Of Antarctica And The Southern Oceans

Author : B. Stonehouse
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2002-08-16
Category : Nature
ISBN : UOM:39015055918240

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Encyclopedia of Antarctica and the Southern Oceans by B. Stonehouse Pdf

Antarctica is a major geographical region of our world and an important part of the global ecosystem. Including a continent larger than Australia and an ocean broader than the Atlantic, it makes up one-eighth of the World's surface. Knowledge gained by early explorers and more recently by scientists is proving increasingly important in world affairs. No longer remote at the southern end of the Earth, Antarctica and the southern oceans have become centres of general, historic, scientific and political interest. The Encyclopedia of Antarctica and the Southern Oceans contains over 1300 articles, compiled by a team of 26 international researchers, who have worked in the area. Topics covered include: History of discovery and exploration Geology, Glaciology and Climate Structure and ice cover of the Southern Ocean Biology of the ocean and continent Impacts of man, including conservation and political issues Islands of the southern oceans Articles are listed alphabetically and written in non-technical language. Many recommend further reading. Study guides help readers to follow learning paths through the Encyclopedia. This book is an up-to-date and authoritative reference on Antarctica and the southern oceans, essential for public libraries and reference sections of academic institutions, government departments and research centres. It is also of general use to any reader with an interest in Antarctica.

Author : Beau Riffenburgh
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 1274 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : History
ISBN : 9780415970242

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Encyclopedia of the Antarctic by Beau Riffenburgh Pdf

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Author : DK,John Woodward
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2015-07-21
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781465495006

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Ocean: A Visual Encyclopedia by DK,John Woodward Pdf

From the shimmering surface to the darkest depths, this breathtaking visual encyclopedia presents our blue planet as never before. Stunning photography, accessible information, and fascinating facts are spilling over in this essential guide to the oceans. Take a dip in all the world’s waters to experience their incredible diversity. Make a splash in the icy Arctic waters before warming up in the tropical Indian Ocean. Experience the super size of mighty whales compared to swarms of tiny krill. Cast your eyes to the skies to see circling sea birds before diving down to meet mysterious creatures of the deep. Awash with comprehensive information and fascinating detail, Ocean: A Children’s Encyclopedia is the perfect choice for school projects, marine enthusiasts, and water babies everywhere.

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2020-09-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780744033502

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Knowledge Encyclopedia Ocean! by DK Pdf

Explore the deep blue as you’ve never known before with this children's encyclopedia perfect for a young explorer. Forming part of a fantastic series of kid's educational books, this bold and brilliant kid's encyclopedia uses ground-breaking CGI imagery to reveal the world as you've never seen it before. Informative, diverse in subject matter, easy to read and brimming with beautiful graphics, young learners can explore the incredibly detailed cross-sections and cutaways that reveal the inner workings of our incredible oceans. This charming children’s encyclopedia opens the world in new ways, with: - Packed with facts, charts, timelines, and illustrations that cover a vast range of topics. - Encompassing a visual approach with illustrations, photographs and extremely detailed 3D CGI images. - Crystal clear text distills the key information. - DK's encyclopedias are fact-checked by subject experts to offer accuracy beyond online sources of information. This fully-updated edition of Knowledge Encyclopedia Ocean! is the perfect encyclopedia for children aged 9-12, ideal for inquisitive minds, covering the topics of ocean science, seashores, polar oceans, ocean maps and so much more! Jam-packed with fun facts about sea creatures and ocean environments, you can explore sharks, jellyfish, turtles, dolphins, octopuses, penguins, and seahorses, fish and an array of other animals that call the ocean their home. Explore, Discover And Learn! DK's Knowledge Encyclopedia Ocean! uncovers the marvels of the underwater world in unprecedented detail and with stunning realism. Encompassing engaging facts about animal behavior under the water, including a closer look at the geography, geology, and ecology that lies beneath the waves from the dramatic landscapes of the deepest trench and towering underwater chimneys, to coastal coral reefs and kelp forests teeming with life, you can spend quality time diving into the deep blue with your children, accompanied by impressive visuals to engage their senses. A must-have volume for curious kids with a thirst for knowledge, this enthralling ocean encyclopedia is structured in such a way that your child can read a bit at a time, and feel comfortable to pause and ask questions. Doubling up as the perfect gift for young readers, who are always asking questions about the underwater world. At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. This thrilling kid’s encyclopedia is part of the Knowledge Encyclopedia educational series. Celebrate your child’s curiosity as they complete the collection and discover diverse facts about the world around them. Explore the animal kingdom like never before with Knowledge Encyclopedia Animal! Travel back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the earth with Knowledge Encyclopedia Dinosaur! And hone your knowledge on how the human body works with Knowledge Encyclopedia Human Body! Whatever topic takes their fancy, there’s an encyclopedia for everyone!

Author : Andrew J. Hund
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 867 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2014-10-14
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9798216048329

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Antarctica and the Arctic Circle [2 volumes] by Andrew J. Hund Pdf

This one-stop reference is a perfect resource for anyone interested in the North and South Poles, whether their interest relates to history, wildlife, or the geography of these regions in the news today. Global warming, a hot topic among scholars of geography and science, has led to increased interest in studying the earth's polar ice caps, which seem to be melting at an alarming rate. This accessible, two-volume encyclopedia lays a foundation for understanding global warming and other issues related to the North and South Poles. Approximately 350 alphabetically arranged, user-friendly entries treat key terms and topics, important expeditions, major figures, territorial disputes, and much more. Readers will find information on the explorations of Cook, Scott, Amundsen, and Peary; articles on humpback whales, penguins, and polar bears; and explanations of natural phenomena like the Aurora Australis and the polar night. Expedition tourism is covered, as is climate change. Ideal for high school and undergraduate students studying geography, social studies, history, and earth science, the encyclopedia will provide a better understanding of these remote and unfamiliar lands and their place in today's world.

Author : David McGonigal,Lynn Woodworth
Publisher : Willowdale, Ont. : Firefly Books
Page : 616 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Nature
ISBN : UOM:39015055923331

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Antarctica and the Arctic by David McGonigal,Lynn Woodworth Pdf

The polar opposites of the landmass of the Antarctic and the frozen sea of the Arctic are compared and contrasted.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Antarctica
ISBN : OCLC:648206145

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Encyclopedia of the Antarctic by Anonim Pdf

Author : DK,John Woodward
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2015-08-03
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780241241998

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Ocean A Children's Encyclopedia by DK,John Woodward Pdf

From the shimmering surface to the darkest depths, this breathtaking visual encyclopedia presents our blue planet as never before. Stunning photography, accessible information, and fascinating facts are spilling over in this essential guide to the oceans. Take a dip in all the world's waters to experience their incredible diversity. Make a splash in the icy Arctic waters before warming up in the tropical Indian Ocean. Experience the super size of mighty whales compared to swarms of tiny krill. Cast your eyes to the skies to see circling sea birds before diving down to meet mysterious creatures of the deep. Awash with comprehensive information and fascinating detail, Ocean: A Children's Encyclopedia is the perfect choice for school projects, marine enthusiasts, and water babies everywhere.

Author : John Stewart
Publisher : Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland
Page : 616 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Antarctic regions
ISBN : UOM:39015019610289

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Antarctica by John Stewart Pdf

An encyclopedic guide to Antarctic matters including geographical features, expeditions, people, scientific subjects, and general interest items, for laymen and specialists. Includes a chronology of exploration, list of expeditions and annotated bibliography.

Author : Anthony Huxley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1962
Category : Islands
ISBN : UOM:49015002858950

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Standard Encyclopedia of the World's Oceans and Islands by Anthony Huxley Pdf

Author : Pamela Dell
Publisher : Raintree
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2017-08-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781474733663

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Show Me the Continents by Pamela Dell Pdf

From the tallest mountain in Asia to the ice shelves of Antarctica, there's so much to learn about Earth's geography. Show Me Continents has more than 100 facts and definitions about our natural world.

Author : QA international Collectif QA international Collectif
Publisher : Québec Amerique
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Earth (Planet)
ISBN : 9782764408964

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The Visual Encyclopedia of Our World - The Universe • Earth • Weather • The Oceans by QA international Collectif QA international Collectif Pdf

Marvel at our universe, with its billions of galaxies and the planets of our solar system. Explore Earth and all its breathtaking landscapes. Take a front-row seat at the impressive spectacle that is our weather and plunge to the depths of the ocean with all its hidden treasures.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:873805085

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Encyclopedia of the Antarctic by Anonim Pdf

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2014-09-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781465436207

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Ocean by DK Pdf

This new edition of Ocean has been updated with fresh graphics, images, and type styling throughout, and includes new coverage of major events such as Hurricane Sandy and the Japan tsunami. DK's Ocean is a highly illustrated encyclopedia of the marine environment. It not only covers marine life and physical oceanography, from the geology of the seafloor to the chemistry of seawater, but also includes an atlas of the world's oceans and seas compiled using satellite data. Visual catalogs throughout the book contain profiles of living organisms and key locations. With comprehensively updated text, artwork, and images, the second edition of DK's exhaustive guide to the underwater world is the most definitive visual guide to the world's oceans on the market.

Author : Rhodes Whitmore Fairbridge
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1048 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1966
Category : Science
ISBN : WISC:89033914276

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The Encyclopedia of Oceanography by Rhodes Whitmore Fairbridge Pdf