Caves

Caves
Author: Jeanne K. Hanson
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Total Pages: 169
Release: 2007
Genre: Caves
ISBN: 1438106653

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An introduction to the world's most fascinating caves. This work explores every nook and cranny of these nature-made creations, including lava caves, sea caves, and glacial caves, from Kentucky's Mammoth Cave, to the amazing Paleolithic paintings of Lascaux, to Fingal's Cave of Scotland, which inspired Mendelssohn's Hebrides Overture.

Sovereignty Over Public Lands

Sovereignty Over Public Lands
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Resources
Publisher:
Total Pages: 304
Release: 1996
Genre: Law
ISBN:

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Distributed to some depository libraries in microfiche.

Encyclopedia of Caves and Karst Science

Encyclopedia of Caves and Karst Science
Author: John Gunn
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 1970
Release: 2004-08-02
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1135455090

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The Encyclopedia of Caves and Karst Science contains 350 alphabetically arranged entries. The topics include cave and karst geoscience, cave archaeology and human use of caves, art in caves, hydrology and groundwater, cave and karst history, and conservation and management. The Encyclopedia is extensively illustrated with photographs, maps, diagrams, and tables, and has thematic content lists and a comprehensive index to facilitate searching and browsing.

Great Caves of the World

Great Caves of the World
Author: Tony Waltham
Publisher: White Lion Publishing
Total Pages: 120
Release: 2008
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

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"Great Caves of the World is an introduction to some of the most magnificent cave systems in the world. Geologist and caving expert Tony Waltham provides an introduction to the subject before exploring the characteristics of each of the 28 selecte caves. He describes how each one was formed, its environment and location, and how it contributes to our understanding of the underground." "This illustrated book takes readers on a journey to a surprising array of environments, from huge underground rivers and long lava formations to secret temples and ancient archaeological sites. Dwell in forests of sparkling ice colums deep inside the Pinega Caves, Russia; be dazzled by the mineral deposits in Lechugilla Cave, USA, and discover the classic Yorkshire pothole at Gaping Gill, England."--BOOK JACKET.

The Underground Atlas

The Underground Atlas
Author: John Middleton
Publisher: St Martins Press
Total Pages: 239
Release: 1986
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780312011017

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Provides maps and descriptions of major caves around the world and identifies the extent of cave regions

99 Jumpstarts for Kids' Science Research

99 Jumpstarts for Kids' Science Research
Author: Peggy Whitley
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 262
Release: 2005-12-30
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0897899563

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This third entry in the Jumpstarts series focuses on Science topics for upper elementary and middle school students. Maintaining the 99 Jumpstarts format of the two previous books, 99 Jumpstarts for Kids Science Research is divided into ten broad topical sections. Each topic is arranged in alphabetical order under its section. Topics include Body Parts, Energy, Animals, Heavens, Weather, Matter, Medicine, Technology, Environment, and Geology. This pathfinder approach aides students in the research process, helping them define important terms, offer beginning questions to help narrow their topic, furnish source ideas and some fun activities to explore each topic. Grades 4-8.

Caves

Caves
Author: David Shaw Gillieson
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2009-07-17
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1444313673

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This book is aimed at students of the natural environment, but it will also appeal to those - cavers, environmental managers and field naturalists - who are curious about the underground world and its inhabitants. it is illustrated throughout with photographs, maps and line diagrams, almost all of which are original to the book.