An ocean of air : why the wind blows and other mysteries of the atmosphere / Gabrielle Walker.
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]
- Copyright: ©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
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | 551.509 WAL (Text) | 36015000685053 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
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