Islands around the world
By: by Jen Green
Series: Geography now; Geography now
Publisher: Wayland
Published: 2008
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9780750254519
Subjects: Geomorphology; Islands; Juvenile literature
Description: A colourful introduction to some of the islands of the world. Shows how they are shaped by the sea and it also explores the physical and human activiites that affect islands. Includes case studies of issues in countries like Greenland, New Zealand and Galápagos.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: What are islands?; title: Continental islands; title: Oceanic islands; title: Climate and wildlife; title: How are islands used?; title: Protecting islands; title: Arctic wilderness; title: Island evolution; title: Volcanic dangers; title: Crowded city; title: Rich resources; title: Threatened paradise; title: Change and conservation; title: Glossary and resources; title: Islands topic web.