| ID | 008081 |
| Call Number | 550/FRA |
| Title Proper | Fragile Earth: Views of a Changing World |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Fragile...(Title) |
| Edition Statement | 2007 |
| Publication | Great Britain, Collins, 2006. |
| Description | 272p Brown Spine |
| Note | Striking views of our changing planet show the extraordinary effects of man and nature, providing insights into our possible future world. |
| Note | Foreword
Image location map
Restless earth - Natural phenomena: Earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis, landslides and avalanches
Extreme storms - Wild weather: Tropical storms, tornadoes, dust storms, snow
Man-made world - Building and development: Creating land, controlling water, expanding cities, travel and transportation
Damaged world - Man's impact: Deforestation, conflict, pollution
Big thaw - Warming world: Polar ice, shrinking glaciers, rising sea level
Parched earth - Deserts and drought: Advancing deserts, drought and fire, shrinking lakes, drying rivers
Water's power - Coast and flood: Changing coastlines, rivers in flood
Future views - Changing world
Observing change - Watching the world: Earth observation
Glossary
Index |
| Standard Number | 9780007233144 |
| Price. Qualification | Rs.476(Hb) |
| Classification Number | 550 |
| Key Words | IGCSE ; Natural disasters ; Earth ; Earth sciences ; Meteorology |