商品簡介
This three-volume reference seems appropriate for upper middle school students. It contains 100 entries, numerous sidebars, some color photo inserts, and 150 b&w illustrations. The entries include definitions for scientific terms and sources for further research. Volume 1 focuses on the basics of water science, oceans and saltwater, fresh water, estuaries and wetlands, ice, water, weather, and climates. V.2 deals with the economics of water use; and volume 3, with environmental, legal, and political issues. Annotation c2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
