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Earth : portrait of a planet / created by Stephen Marshak

By: Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Publication details: New York W.W. Norton & Company, 2015.Edition: FifthDescription: 1 volume (various pagings) : color illustrations, color maps ; 28 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780393937503 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Subject(s):
Contents:
Part I Our Island in space, II - Earth materials, III - Tectonic activity of a dynamic planet, IV - History before history, V - Earth resources, VI - Processes and problems at the earth's surface
Summary: The Fifth Edition of this bestselling textbook features stunning art, the most up-to-date science, and a wealth of online learning tools, all developed under the critical eyes of Stephen Marshak. Heavily revised with remarkably detailed photographs, animations, and maps, the text offers rich and engaging pedagogy, an expanded chapter on energy, and coverage of recent global events, from Hurricane Sandy and the Washington Landslide to Typhoon Haiyan and the Japanese Tsunami.
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Book Book Zvishavane Library Open Shelf QE26.3 MAR (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 150357 Available BK137340

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part I Our Island in space, II - Earth materials, III - Tectonic activity of a dynamic planet, IV - History before history, V - Earth resources, VI - Processes and problems at the earth's surface

The Fifth Edition of this bestselling textbook features stunning art, the most up-to-date science, and a wealth of online learning tools, all developed under the critical eyes of Stephen Marshak. Heavily revised with remarkably detailed photographs, animations, and maps, the text offers rich and engaging pedagogy, an expanded chapter on energy, and coverage of recent global events, from Hurricane Sandy and the Washington Landslide to Typhoon Haiyan and the Japanese Tsunami.

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