Author : Sylvia A. Earle
Publisher : Washington, D.C. : National Geographic
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 10,3 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Marine biology
ISBN : 9780792264262
Designed in consultation with NASA and the NOAA, a detailed exploration of the Earth's oceans provides more than 150 maps, photos, and satellite images combined with information on its diverse life and phenomena, as well as related technological developments.
Author : Sylvia A. Earle
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 12,93 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781426203190
"Delve into this underwater world with ocean experts Sylvia A. Earle and Linda K. Glover, who have devoted their lives to understanding the ocean and who share their insights in this atlas, along with those of 27 other scientists and specialists. Other stunning data and imagery are revealed by the skills of expert photographers, cartographers, and illustrators. Ocean: An Illustrated Atlas distills decades of research, firsthand observations, scientific data, and analyses and engages and informs all who may want to more deeply explore the nature of this blue planet." "Accompanying the text are more than 100 maps, including 5 extraordinary new maps showing the nature of the seafloor of the major ocean basins in detail not published before. More than 170 photographs and three dozen illustrations provide new ways of looking at this amazing place, with a perspective on the past, present, and future of the ocean and on how it relates to human economies, health, security, and the very existence of life."--BOOK JACKET.
Author : National Geographic Society (U.S.)
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 39,5 MB
Release : 2014
Category : History
ISBN : 1426213549
Combining cartographic technology with physiographic and cultural content, this atlas has a section on the physical and natural world with core topics such as evolution of earth, geology, climate and biodiversity, a section on human activities such as population and migration as well as the seven continents
Author : Sylvia Earle
Publisher : National Geographic
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 23,20 MB
Release : 2021
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781426221927
"A summary by famed marine biologist Sylvia Earle of the latest insights about the present state of the ocean and a look at how its future and that of humankind are inextricably bound"--
Author : National Geographic Kids
Publisher : Atlas
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 48,40 MB
Release : 2019
Category : Atlases
ISBN : 1426335520
Our world is constantly changing and this refreshed atlas from the map experts at National Geographic captures the state of the planet with colorful maps, easy-to-grasp stats, and lots of fun facts--the perfect reference for young kids and students. Learn all about the people, places, animals, and environments of our world in the fourth edition of this engaging atlas. It's got a fresh, kid-friendly design; fun, lively photos; and all the latest, greatest geographic and political information that make this such a valuable resource. It's the perfect reference for kids to learn about lands close to home or oceans away--ideal for classroom use, homework help, and armchair exploration.
Author :
Publisher : Smithsonian
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 46,21 MB
Release : 2007-12-04
Category : Reference
ISBN :
From the formation of the oceans to current conservation efforts, here is the definitive atlas of the worlds most valuable resource, complete with vivid new maps, expert content, and spectacular full-color photographs of the hidden depths.
Author : National Geographic
Publisher : National Geographic Learning
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 40,62 MB
Release : 2014
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1426317751
Examines the Earth's geologic history, climate, vegetation, population, food, economies, and mineral resources, and offers physical, political, and subject maps of each continent.
Author : Enric Sala
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 32,99 MB
Release : 2015
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1426216114
"National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Enric Sala takes readers on an unforgettable journey to 10 places where the ocean is virtually untouched by man, offering a fascinating glimpse into our past and an inspiring vision for the future. From the shark-rich waters surrounding Coco Island, Costa Rica, to the iceberg-studded sea off Franz Josef Land, Russia, this incredible photographic collection showcases the thriving marine ecosystems that Sala is working to protect. Offering a rare glimpse into the world's underwater Edens, more than 200 images take you to the frontier of the Pristine Seas expeditions, where Sala's teams explore the breathtaking wildlife and habitats from the depths to the surface--thriving ecosystems with healthy corals and a kaleidoscopic variety of colorful fish and stunning creatures that have been protected from human interference. With this dazzling array of photographs that capture the beauty of the water and the incredible wildlife within it, this book shows us the brilliance of the sea in its natural state."--
Author : National Geographic
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 44,7 MB
Release : 2015-09-29
Category : History
ISBN : 1426215436
Provides physical and thematic maps of the Earth, covering such aspects as population, food, minerals, climate, politics, and energy, as well as maps of the surface of the Moon, Mars, inner and outer solar system, and universe.
Author : National Geographic Society (U.S.)
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 46,87 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1426314035
Presents world, regional, and thematic maps as well as photographic essays on each continent.
