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Author
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Earth's atmosphere plays a key role in maintaining the overall health of the planet. It is made of a very thin layer of air, which covers every inch of Earth's surface up to the edge of space. Readers of this engaging volume will learn all about the atmosphere, from its composition and behavior to how it affects life on Earth. Eye-catching photographs pair closely with age-appropriate text, supporting a deeper understanding of the curriculum-based...
8) The Atmospheric effects of stratospheric aircraft project: an interim review of science and progress
Publisher
National Academies Press
Pub. Date
1998
Language
English
Series
Geophysical monograph volume 200
Publisher
American Geophysical Union
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
18) Inventing atmospheric science: Bjerknes, Rossby, Wexler, and the foundations of modern meteorology
Author
Publisher
MIT Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
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Description
"This big picture history of atmospheric research examines the first six decades of the twentieth century, from the dawn of applied fluid dynamics to the emergence, by 1960, of the interdisciplinary atmospheric sciences. Using newly available archival sources, it documents the work of three interconnected generations of scientists: Vilhelm Bjerknes, Carl-Gustaf Rossby, and Harry Wexler, whose aspirations were fueled by new theoretical insights, pressing...
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo & Daughters, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Lexile measure
980L
Language
English
Description
Using simple text, maps, and dramatic photographs, this book introduces readers to Mars, relying on the latest scientific findings from NASA and other space agencies. Features include Mars' physical measurements, its geology, atmosphere, gravity, orbit, and climate. Also covered are geographical wonders such as Valles Marineris (the largest canyon in the solar system) and Olympus Mons (the largest volcano), as well as major craters, icy poles, and...
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