"Jet into the world of flight and discover its history, from the first hot-air balloons and gliders to today's supersonic spy planes, helicopters, and space vehicles. Telling the stories of the pioneers of aviation, such as Charles Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart. Flight is also pac...
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Explores a wide range of weather topics, including climate and seasons, wind and gales, lightning and thunderstorms, hurricanes and tornadoes, solar wonders, and weather forecasting.
A single-volume reference about the Earth revealing the latest research on fragile ecosystems and climate shift, and engaging young readers with riveting information, eye-catching illustrations, and peerless National Geographic photography.
Text and illustrations, diagrams, tables, and charts present information on such topics as surface features of Earth, weather and climate, natural resources, and environmental problems.
Provides information on the geology, geography, climate, animal and plant life and human uses of grasslands.
"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"--Provid...
Provides information on the geography, geology, animal and plant life, and human uses of deserts.
Text and illustrations, diagrams, tables, and charts present information on such topics as surface features of Earth, weather and climate, natural resources, and environmental problems.
A comprehensive look at the desert and semidesert biomes, examining their climate, plants, animals, people, and future, plus detailed views of some famous or important desert locations.
Describes the oceans (oceans and islands), defining important features, animals, and environmental issues.