Antarctica and the Arctic Circle: J-Z
Title | Antarctica and the Arctic Circle: J-Z PDF eBook |
Author | Andrew J. Hund |
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Total Pages | |
Release | 2014 |
Genre | Electronic books |
ISBN | 9781785399626 |
This accessible, two-volume encyclopedia lays a foundation for understanding global warming and other issues related to the North and South Poles. Ideal for high school and undergraduate students studying geography, social studies, history, and earth science, the encyclopedia will provide a better understanding of these remote and unfamiliar lands and their place in today's world.
Antarctica and the Arctic Circle: J-Z
Title | Antarctica and the Arctic Circle: J-Z PDF eBook |
Author | Andrew J. Hund |
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Total Pages | 848 |
Release | 2014 |
Genre | Polar regions |
ISBN | 9781610693929 |
"This one-stop reference is a perfect resource for anyone interested in the North and South Poles, whether their interest relates to history, wildlife, or the geography of these regions in the news today"--
Antarctica and the Arctic Circle [2 volumes]
Title | Antarctica and the Arctic Circle [2 volumes] PDF eBook |
Author | Andrew J. Hund |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
Total Pages | 885 |
Release | 2014-10-14 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 1610693930 |
This one-stop reference is a perfect resource for anyone interested in the North and South Poles, whether their interest relates to history, wildlife, or the geography of these regions in the news today. Global warming, a hot topic among scholars of geography and science, has led to increased interest in studying the earth's polar ice caps, which seem to be melting at an alarming rate. This accessible, two-volume encyclopedia lays a foundation for understanding global warming and other issues related to the North and South Poles. Approximately 350 alphabetically arranged, user-friendly entries treat key terms and topics, important expeditions, major figures, territorial disputes, and much more. Readers will find information on the explorations of Cook, Scott, Amundsen, and Peary; articles on humpback whales, penguins, and polar bears; and explanations of natural phenomena like the Aurora Australis and the polar night. Expedition tourism is covered, as is climate change. Ideal for high school and undergraduate students studying geography, social studies, history, and earth science, the encyclopedia will provide a better understanding of these remote and unfamiliar lands and their place in today's world.
Antarctica and the Arctic Circle
Title | Antarctica and the Arctic Circle PDF eBook |
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Total Pages | 413 |
Release | 2014 |
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Antarctica and the Arctic Circle
Title | Antarctica and the Arctic Circle PDF eBook |
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Total Pages | 0 |
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Antarctica and the Arctic Circle
Title | Antarctica and the Arctic Circle PDF eBook |
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All about the Arctic and Antarctic
Title | All about the Arctic and Antarctic PDF eBook |
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Publisher | New York : Random House |
Total Pages | 186 |
Release | 1957 |
Genre | History |
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Relates the difficulties and hardships endured by men exploring these regions. Discusses the animal and plant life, minerals, climate and topography of the Arctic and Antarctic.