The Handbook of Nature.
Title:
The Handbook of Nature.
Author:
Spellman, Frank R.
ISBN:
9781605907741
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (378 pages)
Contents:
Front Cover -- Title Page -- Contents -- Preface -- Part I-What Is Nature? -- Chapter 1-Introduction -- Part II-Earth's Structure -- Chapter 2-Composition of Earth -- Chapter 3-Reshaping Earth -- Part III-The Atmosphere: Earth's Breath -- Chapter 4-The Atmosphere -- Chapter 5-Atmospheric Water Phenomena -- Chapter 6-Atmosphere in Motion -- Chapter 7-Weather and Climate -- Part IV-Water: Earth's Blood -- Chapter 8-Water on Earth -- Chapter 9-All about Water -- Chapter 10-Earth's Oceans and Their Margins -- Chapter 11-Running Waters -- Chapter 12-Still Waters -- Part V-Earth's Life Forms -- Chapter 13-Biosphere -- Chapter 14-Ecosystems -- Chapter 15-The Fundamental Unit of Life -- Chapter 16-Biological Diversity -- Chapter 17-Animal Groups -- Part VI-Wilderness -- Chapter 18-Land Organism -- Glossary -- Index -- About the Authors.
Abstract:
In The Handbook of Nature, authors Frank R. Spellman and Joni Price-Bayer provide a comprehensive guide to the study of nature in terms the layperson can grasp easily. This accessible reference work is for the non-specialist looking for quick, accurate information on all aspects of the study of nature.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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