Snow
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Book Overview
Snow has had an astonishing influence on the shape of the land and human history. Ruth Kirk writes perceptively of how animals and people survive in the snow; of glaciers, continental ice sheets, blizzards, and avalanches; and of the awesome hazards of Arctic and Antarctic exploration. She discusses both our battles against snow and our uses of it, showing its importance to agriculture, climate, and the future. Through scientific reports...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0295977345
ISBN13:9780295977348
Release Date:December 1998
Publisher:University of Washington Press
Length:320 Pages
Weight:1.05 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 6.0" x 8.9"
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
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Environment Nature Science Science & Math Science & Scientists Science & Technology WeatherCustomer Reviews
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Skiers: This is a really good book to read. All about snow.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
I have the earlier edition of this book. It's one of the first comprehensive books about snow. What it is and how it affects life. Even a lot about skiing, and avalanches, and clearing snow from roads, etc. Great to see that it's available again. There's sure a lot more to snow than one would think!
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