The Handy Ocean Answer Book - Brossura

Svarney, Thomas E.; Barnes-Svarney, Patricia

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ISBN 10: 1578590639 ISBN 13: 9781578590636

Casa editrice: Visible Ink Pr, 2000

Riassunto

Covering 70 percent of the surface area of the globe, the oceans are vast, mysterious, and primal; this book tackles more than 1,000 questions on ocean life, waterspouts, whirlpools, ocean shelves, tides and quakes, ocean bottoms, navigation, famous shipwrecks, and the effects of pollution and global warming. The book also tells what clues the ocean has revealed about the origins and evolution of life on our planet and major climate changes. With 180 photos and illustrations, this handy resource will please dedicated landlubbers and salty sailors alike.

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Recensione:

"It opens up a treasure chest of information on topics such as waterspouts, whirlpools, ocean shelves, tides and quakes, plus the effects of pollution and ocean warming."— Decatur Herald & Review

"It's an interesting book to own."— National Science Teachers Association

"This fascinating question and answer book reveals over 1,000...interesting facts about the world's bodies of salt water in a simple, understandable format."— SciTech Book News

L'autore:

Thomas E. Svarney is a scientist, naturalist, and artist. Patricia Barnes-Svarney has been a nonfiction science and science fiction writer for more than 15 years. She has worked professionally as a geomorphologist and oceanographer and has written or coauthored more than 300 articles for science magazines and journals. They are the coauthors of numerous science books, including The Handy Geology Answer Book.

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• Editore: Visible Ink Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2000
• ISBN 10: 1578590639
• ISBN 13: 9781578590636
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 500