Water: Its Global Nature (Elements) [Hardcover]

Michael Allaby (Author)

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YA-- A comprehensive overview that describes water's basic properties and varieties, as well as its essential role in all life forms on Earth. Its fantastic motions as evidenced in rivers, currents, and tides are explained, along with its influence on weather and climate. Humankind's many uses of this precious resource and the inherent problems of worldwide pollution are also highlighted.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 14 and up
  
• Hardcover: 208 pages
• Publisher: Facts on File (March 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0816025266
• ISBN-13: 978-0816025268
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,184,011 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the 4 Elements, May 28, 2001

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Mary A. Dorman "MADstuff Store Owner" (Northern New Jersey) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Water: Its Global Nature (Elements) (Hardcover)

A very big and beautiful book on the nature of water around the glode. Plentifully and beautifully illustrated with photos. A must have companion volume to the other three: air, earth and fire.