The Encyclopedia of Earth: A Complete Visual Guide | 
 enlarge | Authors: Michael Allaby, Robert Coenraads, Stephen Hutchinson, Karen Mcghee, John O'byrne
Publisher: University of California Press
Category: Book
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Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Pages: 608
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Shipping Weight (lbs): 5.4
Dimensions (in): 10.9 x 9.4 x 1.6
ISBN: 0520254716
Dewey Decimal Number: 910
EAN: 9780520254718
ASIN: 0520254716
Publication Date: September 1, 2008
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This sumptuously illustrated, beautifully written encyclopedia, the best book available on the topic, presents the most up-to-date information about planet Earth in a style and format that will appeal to an extremely wide range of readers. With thousands of photographs, illustrations, diagrams, and maps and a text written by a team of international experts, it presents an impressive overview of our globe--beginning with the history of the universe and ending with today's conservation issues. A truly spectacular reference, IThe Encyclopedia of Earth /Ioffers new visual interpretations of many ideas, concepts, and facts, painting a fascinating picture of Earth today and across the ages. brThe encyclopedia is divided into six sections that are designed for either browsing or in-depth study. Birth gives an overview of Earth's 4.6-billion-year history, including the evolution of life. Fire explains the inner workings of our dynamic planet, its structure, and the tectonic forces that have molded its landscape. Land surveys rocks, minerals, and habitats. Air covers weather, including extreme weather events such as tornadoes and hurricanes. Water tours the oceans, rivers, and lakes of the world. The final section, Humans, provides a compelling portrait of our relationship with Earth, and of how the natural world has shaped social and political developments. brICopub: Weldon Owen Publishing /I brBIThe Encyclopedia of Earth/I features:br * Some of the world's finest landscape photography and hundreds of detailed illustrations and diagrams, cross sections, cutaways, maps, and charts br* Coverage of topics including volcanology, paleontology, geology, natural history, cosmology, and more br* Simple, easy-to-understand explanations of complex phenomena br* The most recent scientific information and conservation data br* "Fact files" providing information at readers' fingertips br* "Heritage Watch" boxes focusing on key conservation issues and World Heritage sites /B
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