Canyons
| AUTHOR | Nash, Geoffrey H.; Hanson, Erik A. |
| PUBLISHER | Chelsea House Publications (04/01/2007) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
Description
Chronicles the origins, history, and structure of the world's most famous gorges, from North America's Grand Canyon to western Australia's Windjana Gorge. This book also discusses tectonic activity, undersea canyons, liquid rock, and pinpoints scientific studies and modern-day ecological challenges.
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Product Format
Product Details
ISBN-13:
9780816064359
ISBN-10:
0816064350
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Unsewn / Adhesive Bound)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
206
Carton Quantity:
0
Product Dimensions:
7.63 x 0.80 x 9.54 inches
Weight:
1.41 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Maps,
Table of Contents,
Ikids,
Glossary,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Science | Earth Sciences - Geology
Grade Level:
7th Grade
- 12th Grade
Dewey Decimal:
551.442
Library of Congress Control Number:
2006015810
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Chronicles the origins, history, and structure of the world's most famous gorges, from North America's Grand Canyon to western Australia's Windjana Gorge. This book also discusses tectonic activity, undersea canyons, liquid rock, and pinpoints scientific studies and modern-day ecological challenges.
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Foreword by:
Nash, Geoffrey H.
The foreword for each volume was written by Geoffrey H. Nash, a geologist with wide experience in surface mapping of rock formations, oil and gas exploration, environmental engineering, and surface water quality. Nash also has interests in paleontology, fossils, and natural selection. He received a B.A. from Knox College in Illinois and an M.B.A. from Boston University.
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