| Description |
1 online resource (xvii, 461 pages) |
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data file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
pt. 1. What Is Nature? -- Introduction -- pt. 2. Earth's Structure -- Composition of Earth -- Reshaping Earth -- pt. 3. The Atmosphere : Earth's Breath -- The Atmosphere -- Atmospheric Water Phenomena -- Atmosphere in Motion -- Weather and Climate -- pt. 4. Water : Earth's Blood -- Water on Earth -- All about Water -- Earth's Oceans and Their Margins -- Running Waters -- Still Waters -- pt. 5. Earth's Life Forms -- Biosphere -- Ecosystems -- The Fundamental Unit of Life -- Biological Diversity -- Animal Groups -- pt. 6. Wilderness -- Land Organism -- Glossary. |
| Summary |
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 |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Natural history -- Popular works.
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Natural history. |
| Genre/Form |
Popular works.
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| Subject |
Biology -- Popular works.
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Biology. |
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Earth sciences -- Popular works.
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Earth sciences. |
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Electronic book.
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Electronic books.
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Handbooks and manuals.
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| Added Author |
Price-Bayer, Joni, 1964-
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| Other Form: |
Print version: The handbook of nature Lanham : Government Institutes, c2012. 9781605907734 (cloth : alk. paper) (DLC) 2011042042 |
| ISBN |
9781605907741 ebook |
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160590774X |
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9781605907734 cloth alkaline paper |
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1605907731 (cloth ; alkaline paper) |
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