The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Arctic and Antarctic
Title | The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Arctic and Antarctic PDF eBook |
Author | Jack Williams |
Publisher | Penguin |
Pages | 366 |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 9781592570737 |
Now armchair adventurers can find out about the physical, geological, and climatological conditions of the poles; their unique flora, fauna, and human inhabitants; the history of the greatest polar expeditions, the exciting scientific research being conducted there, and what changing climate conditions might mean to the future of this vast and fascinating realm.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Geography
Title | The Complete Idiot's Guide to Geography PDF eBook |
Author | Joseph Gonzalez |
Publisher | Penguin |
Pages | 452 |
Release | 2004 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 9781592571888 |
An updated guide to world geography explains geographical terminology, differentiates between physical and political geography, discusses the environmental and political events changing the world, and examines the latest statistics concerning country size, population, and geopolitical makeup, all accompanied by new, detailed maps. Original. 15,000 first printing.
How to Survive in the Arctic and Antarctica
Title | How to Survive in the Arctic and Antarctica PDF eBook |
Author | Louise Spilsbury |
Publisher | The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc |
Pages | 34 |
Release | 2012-08-15 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1448880254 |
Explores how to survive in the Arctic and Antarctica, including what to eat and drink, health and safety issues, and more.
Arctic & Antarctic
Title | Arctic & Antarctic PDF eBook |
Author | Barbara Taylor |
Publisher | |
Pages | 63 |
Release | 1995 |
Genre | Antarctica |
ISBN | 9780732250720 |
Adaptation - Wildlife - Survival - Hunters - Discovery - Scott - Ocean life - Antarctic Ocean - Tundra.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Science of Everything
Title | The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Science of Everything PDF eBook |
Author | Steve Miller |
Publisher | Penguin |
Pages | 372 |
Release | 2008-10-07 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 1440652031 |
“Why are most plants green?” Why doesn’t stomach acid dissolve the stomach itself? Why are there more tornados in the Midwest than on the coast? This volume answers these questions and over 200 more, shedding light on the science behind them. As informative as it is entertaining, it addresses every major branch of science, including physics, chemistry, biology, geology, meteorology, astronomy, and cosmology. It highlights some of the big ideas that helped shape science as we know it, and discusses the future of science with regards to nanotechnology, genetic modification, molecular medicine, and string theory. • Complete Idiot’s Guides® have a proven track record of simplifying science with great success, as with volumes on physics and chemistry. •Entertaining scientific overviews of this kind also successful, including such titles as The Pocket Idiot’s Guide™ to Not-So-Useless Facts and The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Understanding Einstein.
How to Survive in the Arctic and Antarctica
Title | How to Survive in the Arctic and Antarctica PDF eBook |
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ISBN | 9781531192198 |
Arctic and Antarctic Survival Guide
Title | Arctic and Antarctic Survival Guide PDF eBook |
Author | Sarah Eason |
Publisher | Brave the Biome |
Pages | 32 |
Release | 2020-08-31 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 9780778781257 |
This fascinating and informative survival guide introduces readers to the challenging environments of the arctic and antarctic. Useful tips tell you how to shelter from blizzards, what you can-and shouldn�t-eat, what materials are available in frozen lands for building shelter, and what animals to avoid. Real life stories demonstrate how humans can survive on their own in polar regions.