This book describes the geological makeup and history of the Atacama Desert in Chile. One of the driest areas of the world, some parts never receive any rain. The desert's climate can be cold, sometimes producing snow and fog.
Readers will be fascinated to learn that the Atacama's soil is so similar to soil samples from Mars that NASA goes to this desert to test its exploration instruments.
| ISBN: | 9780778707172 |
| Publication date: | 15th October 2012 |
| Author: | Lynn Peppas |
| Publisher: | Crabtree |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 32 pages |
| Series: | Deserts Around the World |
| Genres: |
Science Fiction |
This book describes the geological makeup and history of the Atacama Desert in Chile. One of the driest areas of the world, some parts never receive any rain.
The Atacama Desert features in the following genres: Science Fiction
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The Atacama Desert was written by Lynn Peppas and published by Crabtree
The Atacama Desert has 32 pages
Yes it is part of Deserts Around the World series
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