Glaciers of Alaska
Alaska's rugged landscape contains approximately 100,000 glaciers. This section showcases some of the best books on glaciers and glacial activity.
$14.95
ISBN: 9781566610551
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Published: Alaska Geographic Society - May 1st, 2001
$5.95
ISBN: 9780930931506
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Published: Alaska Natural History Association - January 1st, 2003
$24.95
ISBN: 9780520248243
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Published: University of California Press - May 1st, 2006
In this engrossing and accessible book, Doug Macdougall explores the causes and effects of ice ages that have gripped our planet throughout its history, from the earlierst known glaciation--nearly three billion years ago--to the present. Following the development of scientific ideas about these dramatic events, Macdougall traces the lives of many of the brilliant and intriguing characters who have contributed to the evolving understanding of how ice comes about.