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

By: Greenwood Publishing Staff

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 031333840X
• ISBN13: 9780313338403
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Greenwood
• Length: 1856 Pages
• Weight: 12.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.5" x 7.9" x 11.0"