UXL encyclopedia of water science
UXL encyclopedia of water science [electronic resource] /
Encyclopedia of water science
K. Lee Lerner and Brenda Wilmoth Lerner, editors ; Lawrence W. Baker, project editor.
- Detroit, Mich. : UXL, c2005.
- 1 online resource (3 v.) : ill., photos.
- Gale virtual reference library .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Vol. 1. Science: Basics of water science -- Oceans and saltwater -- Fresh water -- Estuaries and wetlands -- Ice -- Water, weather, and climates -- Vol. 2. Economics and uses: Science and technology -- Science and research -- Economic uses of water -- Recreational uses of water -- History and culture -- Vol. 3. Issues: Environmental issues -- Legal and political issues.
This encyclopedia 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.
9780787693985 (electronic book) 0787693987 (electronic book)
Water--Encyclopedias, Juvenile.
Hydrology--Encyclopedias, Juvenile.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Vol. 1. Science: Basics of water science -- Oceans and saltwater -- Fresh water -- Estuaries and wetlands -- Ice -- Water, weather, and climates -- Vol. 2. Economics and uses: Science and technology -- Science and research -- Economic uses of water -- Recreational uses of water -- History and culture -- Vol. 3. Issues: Environmental issues -- Legal and political issues.
This encyclopedia 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.
9780787693985 (electronic book) 0787693987 (electronic book)
Water--Encyclopedias, Juvenile.
Hydrology--Encyclopedias, Juvenile.
