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An ocean of air : why the wind blows and other mysteries of the atmosphere / Gabrielle Walker.

Walker, Gabrielle. (Author).

Summary:

A study of Earth's atmosphere traces a journey of scientific discovery, from the Renaissance scientist who realized that we live at the bottom of a dense ocean of air, to a well-meaning inventor who nearly destroys the ozone layer.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780151011247
  • ISBN: 0151011249
  • Physical Description: xv, 272 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
  • Edition: First United States edition
  • Publisher: Orlando : Harcourt, [2007]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 247-261) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
The ocean above us -- Elixir of life -- Food and warmth -- Blowing in the wind -- The hole story -- Mirror in the sky -- The final frontier.
Target Audience Note:
1130L Lexile
Subject:
Atmosphere > History.
Air > History.
Science > History.

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  • 7 of 7 copies available at NC Cardinal.
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