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Category : Earth sciences
Languages : en
Pages : 224
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The Facts on File Earth Science Handbook
Author: The Facts on File Marine Science Handbook
Author: Scott McCutcheonPublisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 143810958X
Category : Electronic books
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
Contains a history of the subject of marine science, over 1,500 entries providing definitions and explanations of related topics, plus brief biographies of up to 250 scientists.
The Facts on File Space and Astronomy Handbook
Author: Joseph A. AngeloPublisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 143811690X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
Contains a referential glossary of astronomy-related terms, biographies of important astronomers and astronauts, and a chronology of notable events contributing to the science.
The Cambridge Handbook of Earth Science Data
Author: Paul HendersonPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521693172
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
This handbook presents an indispensable compilation of fundamental facts and figures about the Earth. It brings together reliable physical, chemical, biological and historical data in a series of 145 easy to read tables, supplemented by maps, charts and color plates. Eleven sections cover topics spanning the Earth's geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere, with one section focusing on other bodies in the Solar System. Full references for the original data sources are provided to enable users to access further detail, and the appendix provides practical information on units and conversion factors. Compact and easy to use, this handy book provides a time-saving first point of reference for researchers, students and practitioners in the Earth and Environmental Sciences. It allows scientists easy access to basic information on topics outside their specialization, and is also a convenient resource for non-scientists such as economists, policy makers and journalists.
Earth Science
Author: Michael AllabyPublisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 1438126948
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
Explains the steps that we have taken to better understand how the earth functions and examines the development of Earth science.
A Dictionary of Geology and Earth Sciences
Author: Michael AllabyPublisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0192575708
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1325
Book Description
This new edition includes 10,000 entries which cover all areas of geoscience, including planetary science, oceanography, palaeontology, mineralogy and volcanology. In this edition, 675 new entries have been added, and include expanded coverage of planetary geology and earth-observing-satellites. Other new entries terms such as Ianammox, Boomerangian, earth rheological layering, and metamorphic rock classification. The entries are also complemented by more than 130 diagrams and numerous web links that are listed on a regularly updated dedicated companion website. Appendices supplement the A-Z and have been extended to include three new tables on the Torino Impact Hazard Scale, Avalanche Classes, and the Volcanic Explosivity Index. The list of satellite missions has also been revised and updated to include recent developments. A Dictionary of Geology and Earth Sciences is an authoritative, and jargon-free resource for students of geology, geography, geosciences, physical science, and those in related disciplines.
Earth Science
Author: Katherine E. CullenPublisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 0816072248
Category : Earth sciences
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
Earth science is the study of the Earth, its origin, its structure, the changes it has undergone, and the past and future consequences of those changes. Its four major branches include meteorology, oceanography, astronomy, and geology. From the formulation of the three major principles of modern geology to the publishing of Principles of Geology, Earth Science profiles 10 influential people who made amazing discoveries in Earth science. Each chapter contains relevant information on the scientist's childhood, research, discoveries, and lasting contributions to the field and concludes with a chronology and a list of print and Internet references specific to that individual.
The Facts on File Guide to Research
Author: Jeff LenburgPublisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 1438110405
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 593
Book Description
The Facts On File Guide to Research is a comprehensive guide to doing thorough and accurate research. It includes a detailed listing of available resources and explains general research methods and proper citation of sources. An invaluable reference, this book helps researchers make use of the many new resources available today. Divided into four sections, this easy-to-use guide helps students and general readers prepare for research papers and class studies. Step-by-step guides, detailed explanations, and valuable appendixes covering style guides, such as APA. MLA, and The Chicago Manual of Style, combine to create an incredibly authoritative accessible reference.
The Facts on File Dictionary of Earth Science
Author: Stella E. StiegelerPublisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 1438109407
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 401
Book Description
Presents an illustrated dictionary of more than 3,700 frequently used terms in Earth science.
A to Z of Earth Scientists
Author: Alexander E. GatesPublisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 1438109199
Category : Earth sciences
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
Profiles more than 150 scientists from around the world who made important contributions to the study of earth science, including Don L. Anderson, Marie Luisa Crawford, Hans P. Eugster, Marshall Kay, and Manik Talwani.