In the best-selling tradition of Smithsonian Animal, this extraordinary survey of our planet provides unrivaled insight into the forces and processes that formed our environment and which continue to influence its evolution. With thousands of breathtaking photographs and unique visual catalogues of the features and phenomena that take place on Earth - such as rocks, minerals, and mountains to tropical rain forests and the different types of clouds - Earth contains the most up-to-date ideas on how our world works, a compelling review on the health of the planet, and unbelievable images of the world's most stunning features. March 2004 staff pick With stunning photographs and detailed information, Smithsonian Earth is perfect for taking a whirlwind tour of the wonders of our planet without even leaving your chair!
"Presents an overview of the Earth, discussing its internal structure, the major features of its lands, mountains, and oceans, its climate, weather, and place in the universe."
"In the best-selling tradition of Smithsonian Animal, this extraordinary survey of our planet provides unrivaled insight into the forces and processes that formed our environment and which continue to influence its evolution. With thousands of breathtaking photographs and unique visual catalogues of the features and phenomena that take place on Earth - such as rocks, minerals, and mountains to tropical rain forests and the different types of clouds - Earth contains the most up-to-date ideas on how our world works, a compelling review on the health of the planet, and unbelievable images of the world's most stunning features. March 2004 staff pick With stunning photographs and detailed information, Smithsonian Earth is perfect for taking a whirlwind tour of the wonders of our planet without even leaving your chair!"
"In the best-selling tradition of Smithsonian Animal, this extraordinary survey of our planet provides unrivaled insight into the forces and processes that formed our environment and which continue to influence its evolution. With thousands of breathtaking photographs and unique visual catalogues of the features and phenomena that take place on Earth - such as rocks, minerals, and mountains to tropical rain forests and the different types of clouds - Earth contains the most up-to-date ideas on how our world works, a compelling review on the health of the planet, and unbelievable images of the world's most stunning features. March 2004 staff pick With stunning photographs and detailed information, Smithsonian Earth is perfect for taking a whirlwind tour of the wonders of our planet without even leaving your chair!"@en
"Thousands of captioned photographs, illustrations, and diagrams complement an overview of the Earth and the diverse forces and processes that shape and continue to influence the planet."
"his is a breathtaking and inspirational exploration of planet Earth. From the fiery mass of the Earth's core to the tip of the highest ice-capped mountain, discover every aspect of our planet in awe-inspiring photographic detail with Earth. Visit 400 of the tallest, longest, widest, most significant and most unusual geographical features of planet Earth, from volcanoes, deserts and rivers to weather systems, rocks and minerals. Then take a look at the health of our planet and explore the interaction between people and the environment, from living in volcanic areas to deforestation, to understand the human impact on nature and how we can preserve our physical environment."
"This stunning reference includes detailed, illustrated information about everything that makes up our planet, from Mount Kilimanjaro to the Antarctic ice sheet, as well as descriptions of more than four hundred of the Earth's most significant, unusual, greatest, and most dangerous features.Specially commissioned new 3-D digital artwork provides a striking, informative guide to the features of our planet, explains the scientific processes that govern our world, and looks at the complex relationship between humans and the natural environment while providing a thought-provoking assessment on the state of the planet."@en
"Photographs and text offer a comprehensive overview of the Earth, describing the world's climates, atmosphere, weather phenomena, geological features, oceans, rivers, land masses, and other features."@en
"'Earth' is an authoritative guide to our planet that contains visual profiles of several hundred of the earth's most beautiful and intriguing natural features and explains the processes behind their formation."
"Conçue par une équipe internationale de 30 spécialistes, cette encyclopédie propose une description complète de la planète (histoire, structures, composants, atmosphère...) et de ses trésors (montagnes, déserts, océans, fleuves, forêts...). Chaque sujet fait l'objet d'un article accessible à tous, illustrés et accompagnés de cartes de localisation. Sont aussi abordés les problèmes d'environnement."
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