Author: DINGQI RAO.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9787200144406
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
ATLAS OF WILDLIFE IN SOUTHWEST CHINA-REPTILE.
Author: DINGQI RAO.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9787200144406
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9787200144406
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
National Geographic Atlas of China
Author: National Geographic Society (U.S.)
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 9781426201363
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
Bursting with full-colour maps and graphics, this essential atlas provides in-depth geographical coverage as it highlights the dramatic cultural and economic changes now occurring in China. National Geographic's renowned cartographers ahve mapped the entire country - all its administrative regions and their cities, towns, and transportation networks - to create a complete and meticulously researched panorama of the world' sfasted growing economy and most populous nation. In addition to newly compiled political and physical maps, colourful thematic presentations post information on trade, energy, natural resources, environment, military strength, religion, ways of life, communications, and more. An exhaustive place-name index helps readers navigate to thousands of specific locations. State-of-the-art satellite imagery and mosaics - at the highest resolution ever published by National Geographic - reveal incredible variety and amazing details of China's sweepin physical landscapes. Ten major cities chosen from various regions throughout China receive close-up treatment, wiht maps laying out each metropolitan area and quick-read fact boxes listing local climate, time zone, population, and more. The profile of Beijing, the captial, pinpoints sites of the 2008 Summer Olympics. Also charted extensively is Shanghai, host of the 2010 World's Fair - China's first - expected to draw 70 million visitors. Since the nation's turn toward openness in the late 1970s, tourism has become a major growth industry in this land of bustling cities, spectacular vistas, ethnic diversity, and cultural and historical marvels. One of the 21 thematic topics focuses on tourism, with a map locating popular attractions such as the Great Wall, the Terra-cotta Warriors, Zhalong Nature Reserve, the Silk Road, the Imperial Palace, and Hong Kong's Star Ferry. A history section covers China's primary dynasties and then with a time line highlights the events of the twentieth century to the present. Charts, graphs, and photographs complete the visual coverage of China today, with expert commentaries adding insight on topics that range form teh workings of China's government to the lifestyles of its people to the global implications of its stunning emergence as a major player on the world scene.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 9781426201363
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
Bursting with full-colour maps and graphics, this essential atlas provides in-depth geographical coverage as it highlights the dramatic cultural and economic changes now occurring in China. National Geographic's renowned cartographers ahve mapped the entire country - all its administrative regions and their cities, towns, and transportation networks - to create a complete and meticulously researched panorama of the world' sfasted growing economy and most populous nation. In addition to newly compiled political and physical maps, colourful thematic presentations post information on trade, energy, natural resources, environment, military strength, religion, ways of life, communications, and more. An exhaustive place-name index helps readers navigate to thousands of specific locations. State-of-the-art satellite imagery and mosaics - at the highest resolution ever published by National Geographic - reveal incredible variety and amazing details of China's sweepin physical landscapes. Ten major cities chosen from various regions throughout China receive close-up treatment, wiht maps laying out each metropolitan area and quick-read fact boxes listing local climate, time zone, population, and more. The profile of Beijing, the captial, pinpoints sites of the 2008 Summer Olympics. Also charted extensively is Shanghai, host of the 2010 World's Fair - China's first - expected to draw 70 million visitors. Since the nation's turn toward openness in the late 1970s, tourism has become a major growth industry in this land of bustling cities, spectacular vistas, ethnic diversity, and cultural and historical marvels. One of the 21 thematic topics focuses on tourism, with a map locating popular attractions such as the Great Wall, the Terra-cotta Warriors, Zhalong Nature Reserve, the Silk Road, the Imperial Palace, and Hong Kong's Star Ferry. A history section covers China's primary dynasties and then with a time line highlights the events of the twentieth century to the present. Charts, graphs, and photographs complete the visual coverage of China today, with expert commentaries adding insight on topics that range form teh workings of China's government to the lifestyles of its people to the global implications of its stunning emergence as a major player on the world scene.
The Illustrated Atlas of Wildlife
Author: Channa N. B. Bambaradeniya
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520257856
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
This vividly illustrated atlas is the essential wildlife reference, providing a spectacular visual survey of animals and their habitats across the globe.
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520257856
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
This vividly illustrated atlas is the essential wildlife reference, providing a spectacular visual survey of animals and their habitats across the globe.
The Atlas of Snakes of the World
Author: John Coborn
Publisher: TFH Publications
ISBN: 9780866227490
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 591
Book Description
Publisher: TFH Publications
ISBN: 9780866227490
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 591
Book Description
National Geographic Family Reference Atlas of the World
Author: National Geographic
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426215436
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
Provides physical and thematic maps of the Earth, covering such aspects as population, food, minerals, climate, politics, and energy, as well as maps of the surface of the Moon, Mars, inner and outer solar system, and universe.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426215436
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
Provides physical and thematic maps of the Earth, covering such aspects as population, food, minerals, climate, politics, and energy, as well as maps of the surface of the Moon, Mars, inner and outer solar system, and universe.
50 Common Reptiles & Amphibians of the Southwest
Author: Jonathan Hanson
Publisher: Western National Parks Association
ISBN: 9781877856815
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
A guide to identifying the common reptiles and amphibians of the southwest, including 50 color photographs and descriptions for each.
Publisher: Western National Parks Association
ISBN: 9781877856815
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
A guide to identifying the common reptiles and amphibians of the southwest, including 50 color photographs and descriptions for each.
Colton's Illustrated Cabinet Atlas and Descriptive Geography
Author: Anonymous
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3382300044
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 502
Book Description
Reprint of the original. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3382300044
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 502
Book Description
Reprint of the original. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.
A Field Guide to Western Reptiles and Amphibians
Author: National Audubon Society
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Amphibians
Languages : en
Pages : 454
Book Description
Identifies more than 200 species of reptiles and amphibians.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Amphibians
Languages : en
Pages : 454
Book Description
Identifies more than 200 species of reptiles and amphibians.
National Geographic Concise Atlas of the World
Author: National Geographic
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426216602
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
With more than 550 maps and graphics, all completely revised, this atlas provides accurate coverage of the whole world. Introductory sections for each continent are also fully updated and feature stunning images that portray unique physical geography and highlight the sprawling extent of major cities. The flags and country facts at the end of each continental section reflect the latest statistics from national and international sources.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426216602
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
With more than 550 maps and graphics, all completely revised, this atlas provides accurate coverage of the whole world. Introductory sections for each continent are also fully updated and feature stunning images that portray unique physical geography and highlight the sprawling extent of major cities. The flags and country facts at the end of each continental section reflect the latest statistics from national and international sources.
Doubleday, Page & Co.'s Geographical Manual and New Atlas
Author: Christopher Orlando Sylvester Mawson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Atlases
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Atlases
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description