Firefly Geography Dictionary - Softcover

Firefly Books

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1552978389 ISBN 13: 9781552978382

Publisher: Firefly Books Ltd, 2003

Synopsis

A practical reference of the major terms used in geography.

The field of geography covers all aspects of physical, environmental, and human geography. The Firefly Geography Dictionary is an up-to-date A-Z reference with 1,500 concise definitions of geographical terms. The geographical themes covered include atmosphere, weather and climate, coastal formation, geomorphology, settlement and economic development.

The terminology defined is as diverse as:

Acid rain
Chinook
Hybridization
Incised meander
Nucleated settlement
Radiocarbon dating
Urban decay

Extensive cross-referencing links words highlighted within definitions to further definitions so that complex and linked concepts are fully explained. Over 200 illustrations help visualize concepts, such as age-sex pyramid, drainage patterns and green-house effect.

The Firefly Geography Dictionary is a convenient quick reference suitable for home or library.

About this title

About the Author:

Firefly Books Ltd., established in 1977, is one of Canada's leading book publishers and distributors of quality non-fiction and children's books. Their goal is to bring readers beautifully produced books written by experts. Most of their books are tightly focused and contain full color photographs and illustrations throughout. With particular strengths in cookbooks, gardening, astronomy, health, natural history, pictorial books, reference books (especially for children) and sports, Firefly Books provides readers with a wealth of information.

About this edition

• Publisher: Firefly Books Ltd
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1552978389
• ISBN 13: 9781552978382
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256