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UXL Encyclopedia of Water Science
- Published by U·X·L
U·X·L® Encyclopedia of Water Science explores water science and issues from an international perspective. Topics covered include lakes and streams, oceans, aquatic animals, weather and climate, glaciers, wetlands, ecology, hydropower, commercial fishing, acid rain, recreation, pollution, economics, water conservation, international water law, global warming and much more. Numerous sidebars highlight significant facts and opinions, provide biographies, explain allusions and describe water-related activities. Provided in each entry are definitions for scientific terms and sources for further research. A general glossary, an index, more than 150 black-and-white photographs, and a different set of color photo inserts are included in each volume.
Review:
"This set makes a good addition to libraries in which science or social studies students need current useful information for research projects. Recommended."
--Library Media Connection, November/December 2005
- Published/Released: December 2004
- ISBN 13: 9780787676179
- ISBN 10: 0787676179
- DDC: 553.7
- Product number: 187257
- Page count: 510
- Number of vols. in set: 3
- Shipping Weight: 2.40 lbs (1.09 kgs)
Price: US $236.00
