Through Sea and Sky: Oceanography and Meteorology (Adventures in Earth Science #7) (Paperback)
Other Books in Series
This is book number 7 in the Adventures in Earth Science series.
- #1: Exploration Science: Field Geology and Mapping (Adventures in Earth Science #1) (Paperback): $27.60
- #2: Riches from the Earth: Minerals and Energy (Adventures in Earth Science #2) (Paperback): $30.13
- #3: Changing the Surface: Erosion and Landscapes (Adventures in Earth Science #3) (Paperback): $29.90
- #4: Rocks: Building the Earth (Adventures in Earth Science #4) (Paperback): $29.61
- #5: Fossils- Life in the Rocks (Adventures in Earth Science #5) (Paperback): $32.40
- #6: A Dangerous Planet: Volcanoes and Earthquakes (Adventures in Earth Science #6) (Paperback): $29.90
- #8: Adventures in Earth Science Beyond Planet Earth: An Introduction to Astronomy (Paperback): $31.05
- #9: Adventures in Earth Science (Paperback): $110.40
- #10: Adventures in Earth Science: Student Practical Manual (Paperback): $21.28
- #11: Adventures in Earth Science: Teachers' Guide (Paperback): $28.18
Description
This is an introduction to the sciences of oceanography and meteorology. The use of astronomy to navigate was complimented by the use of the magnetic compass and the sextant and then by satellite navigation techniques. The seafarer's knowledge about wind and ocean currents and the sea-floor gradually developed into the sciences of oceanography and meteorology.
This book is as good as a textbook for years 11, 12 and first year university as it is for general interest. The coverage is broad from hurricanes to Stevenson Screens, from marine sediments to tsunamis all with the emphasis on scientific method. The history and historical figures involved are intertwined with the development of modern analytical instrument. The photography is brilliant and covers the whole globe not just a targeted hemisphere.
There are even links to online videos to bring the topic to life. The questions for assessment of understanding and research focus attention on important learning.
Dr Peter T Scott has spent over 40 years teaching this to enthusiastic students so has a good understanding of what is needed in such a text.
