Author: Richard S. WilliamsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 476
Book Description
Glaciers of North America
Author: Richard S. WilliamsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 476
Book Description
Surveys, Parcels and Tenure on Canada Lands
Author: Gord OlssonPublisher:
ISBN: 9781100175638
Category : Crown lands
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Complete Atlas of the World, 3rd Edition
Author: DKPublisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1465455280
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
Complete Atlas of the World, 3rd Edition is now fully revised and updated to reflect the latest changes in world geography, including the annexation of Crimea and the new nation of South Sudan. Bringing each featured landscape to life with detailed terrain models and color schemes and offering maps of unsurpassed quality, this atlas features four sections: a world overview, the main atlas, fact files on all the countries of the world, and an easy-to-reference index of all 100,000 place names. All maps enjoy a full double-page spread, with continents broken down into 330 carefully selected maps, including 100 city plans. You will also find a stimulating series of global thematic maps that explore Earth's place in the universe, its physical forms and processes, the living world, and the human condition. From Antarctica to Zambia, discover the Earth continent-by-continent with Complete Atlas of the World, 3rd Edition.
Geographical Names of Manitoba
Author: Manitoba. Manitoba ConservationPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
This volume contains approximately twelve thousand entries with information on the history & origin of Manitoba geographical names, for both populated areas and natural features. Entries include a National Topographic System map reference to indicate the approximate location.
Reference World Atlas
Author: DKPublisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1465421181
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
A beautifully clear, detailed, and fully revised and updated guide, DK's Reference World Atlas gives a superb overview of all the world's regions. Providing a detailed reference map set, the atlas also features computer-generated terrain-modeled maps and the landscapes, bringing an all-new dimension to cartography. This ninth edition of DK's respected Reference World Atlas includes all recent border, place name, and flag changes from around the world, including the emerging state of South Sudan.
Four Billion Years and Counting
Author: Robert A. FensomePublisher: Nimbus Publishing (CN)
ISBN: 9781551099965
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Canada's diverse landscape speaks to its fascinating geological history, from towering peaks to Prairie plains, from fertile farmlands of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Lowlands to rugged cliffs of the Atlantic shore. However, the modern landscape is just the latest episode in an epic story spanning more than 4 billion years. Four Billion Years and Counting unveils the geological history of Canada and makes connections between geology and social issues such as climate change, hazards such as landslides and earthquakes, and other environmental factors. The text features contributions from some 100 specialists, and is richly illustrated with over 500 colour photographs and diagrams. Four Billion Years and Counting is a fascinating exploration of Canada's geology for those who are intrigued by the landscape and the vital connection between ourselves and what lies beneath our feet.
Human Geography
Author: William NortonPublisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780199019557
Category : Human geography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Human Geography explores how human behaviour affects the earth's surface, initiating a process of discovery that engages with subjects such as globalization, politics, biology, economics, philosophy, cultural studies, sociology, and climate change. Illustrated with a well-balanced mix of international and Canadian examples, it offers a comprehensive introduction to the discipline's essential concepts and methods. It also traces the evolution of the field, emphasizing how human geography continues to develop in response to changing human needs. The ninth edition has been completely updated and includes the most current statistics and data and new coverage of urban issues, climate change, aging populations, deindustrialization, as well as much more. In addition, the ninth edition introduces a more streamlined approach to the content, presenting a comprehensive introduction to human geography in 13 chapters, making the text a perfect fit for one-semester courses."--
Satellite Image Atlas of Glaciers of the World: Asia (U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 1386-F)
Author: U.S. Geological SurveyPublisher:
ISBN: 9781782662174
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
The Mackenzie River Basin
Author: Charles CamsellPublisher: T. Mulvey
ISBN:
Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
Issues in Upper Secondary Science Education
Author: Neil TaylorPublisher: Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN: 9781137275950
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This book provides a comparative look at key issues that characterize and contextualize upper secondary science education in sixteen countries in Oceania, South America, Asia, Europe, North America, Africa, and the Middle East, incluing links with elementary and early science, final assessment, and the secondary/tertiary education interface.