Author : Sylvia A. Earle
Publisher : Washington, D.C. : National Geographic
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 15,54 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 : 26,7 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 : Parragon Pubishing India
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 47,47 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Atlases
ISBN : 9781445461212
Author :
Publisher : Smithsonian
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 15,71 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 : Sylvia Earle
Publisher : National Geographic
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 49,41 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 : Christina Wilsdon
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 21,63 MB
Release : 2016
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1426325509
"The most complete ocean reference ever, more than 350 amazing color photos throughout the book."
Author : Enric Sala
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 42,1 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 : 21,2 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
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 27,41 MB
Release : 2016
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1426216602
With more than 550 maps and graphics, all completely revised, this atlas provides accurate coverage of the whole world. Introductory sections for each continent are also fully updated and feature stunning images that portray unique physical geography and highlight the sprawling extent of major cities. The flags and country facts at the end of each continental section reflect the latest statistics from national and international sources.
Author : National Geographic
Publisher : National Geographic
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 32,85 MB
Release : 2020-10-06
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781426221446
"This exquisitely updated edition of National Geographic's popular and reader-friendly Family Reference Atlas features authoritative maps, detailed artwork, and explanatory graphics... In these richly illustrated pages, every country in the world is represented by a detailed map within its geographical context and also its flag, key statistics, and secondary maps with environmental and population information. Special sections feature maps and facts about the ocean, the solar system, and the universe beyond. Newsworthy topics from climate change and human migration to languages and digital connectivity are explained in maps, graphics, and photos."--
