Bøger af Michael Allaby
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198,95 kr. The Dictionary of Geology and Earth Sciences covers geology and related areas including planetary science, volcanology, palaeontology, and mineralogy. The new edition is thoroughly updated, with 150 new entries and numerous web links that are listed and regularly updated on a companion website.
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- 198,95 kr.
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138,95 - 310,95 kr. We can all name different kinds of weather--hot, cold, sunny, stormy, and snowy, to name a few. But what's the science behind it? How does it work? Readers find out in this impressively detailed guide to meteorology. Essential Earth science concepts such as the water cycle, air pressure, and ocean currents are presented through informative main text, detailed diagrams, clearly labeled illustrations, and helpful sidebars. Colorful photographs are also included as part of a unique design that is meant to engage readers as they expand their knowledge of different kinds of weather and the ways humans study it.
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- 138,95 kr.
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142,95 kr. Food webs, the greenhouse effect, the nitrogen cycle, renewable energy sources--these are just some essential environmental science concepts. But how do these things actually work? That's what readers discover in this engaging guide to many aspects of the environment. As readers learn about biomes, Earth's cycles, the soil, and more, they are invited to examine detailed diagrams and illustrations that further explain these topics in a creative way. In addition, sidebars highlight important information, and photographs give readers a real-life look at unique environments. This volume also explores dangers to the environment--and what we can do to help.
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- 142,95 kr.
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- 472,95 kr.
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118,95 kr. Packed with must-know information and written in an accessible style, learn all about our phenomenal weather with expert author, Stuart Clark.In this remarkable book, superb large-format illustrations and high quality photographs enhance the in-depth explanations and descriptions, and provide an enriching learning experience for young readers.
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- 118,95 kr.
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133,95 kr. Discover how ΓÇô from the soil beneath our feet, to the clouds above our heads ΓÇô our environment is an amazing, inter-connected world of natural cycles, systems and life processes. Stunning photographs and cutaway illustrations show how all life on our planet ΓÇô plants, animals and humans too ΓÇô coexists. Easy-to-understand explanations and fascinating facts allow us to explore EarthΓÇÖs incredible environment, how human activities are affecting it, and what we can do to help protect our amazing world.
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206,95 kr. In over 7,600 entries, this dictionary covers all aspects of plant sciences from genomics to horticulture and phylogenetics to taxonomy. It is an ideal reference work for students of plant sciences and ancillary subjects, as well as for anyone with an interest in botany.
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- 206,95 kr.
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671,95 - 1.833,95 kr. Offers an engaging introduction to environmental study, covering the entire breadth of the environmental sciences and providing concise, non-technical explanations of physical processes and systems and the effects of human activities.
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- 671,95 kr.