Greenwood Guides to Biomes of the World: [8 Volumes] (Greenwood Guides to Biomes of the World)

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Brief Description: The biome--an area of the earth that shares similar geography, climate, animals, and plants--is the concept that forms the backbone for studying the living world. Without a firm understanding of how animals and...

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The biome--an area of the earth that shares similar geography, climate, animals, and plants--is the concept that forms the backbone for studying the living world. Without a firm understanding of how animals and plants have adapted to a particular region of the earth, students would not have a strong grasp of the fields of ecology and environmental science. The Greenwood Guides to Biomes of the World provides students with a solid foundation for understanding biomes and how they compare and interact with one another. With the exception of the introductory volume, which provides general background information, volumes focus on:

- Tropical rainforests and tropical seasonal rainforests

- The major types of temperate forests: boreal forests, broadleaf deciduous, Mediterranean woodland, and scrub

- The temperate grasslands and the tropical grasslands

- Deserts

- High altitudes and polar biomes

- Wetlands, ponds, lakes, rivers, and streams

- Saltwater biomes along coastlines, on the continental shelf, and the open sea.

The set also provides discussions, graphs, charts, and illustrations to provide students with a more sophisticated understanding of this essential scientific concepts.

Marc Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.

Table of Contents:
Preface -- How to Use This Book -- The Use of Scientific Names -- Chapter 1. Introduction to Arctic and Alpine Biomes -- Chapter 2. Arctic and Antarctic Tundra -- Chapter 3. Mid-Latitude Alpine Tundra -- Chapter 4. Tropical Alpine Biome -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Index.

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