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1) Taiga
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Taiga is a biome of the Northern Hemisphere, between tundra to the north and broad-leaved forest and temperate grassland to the south. Taiga includes dense forest, open forest, and jigsaw puzzles of forests, wetlands, and lakes that can be found in northwestern and northeastern America, northern Europe, Siberia, and East Asia. Examining its geography, geology, climate, and biodiversity, Taiga describes this unique ecosystem in a clear, complete manner....
Author
Series
Publisher
Chelsea House
Pub. Date
c2006
Language
English
Description
The ecosystems that arise from the development of agricultural and urban areas are diverse because they exist in different areas throughout the world, from New York to New Delhi. Urban and agricultural planning requires consideration of the impact the change in environment will have on existing conditions. Agricultural and Urban Areas explores the unique ecosystems that are essentially man-made. This fascinating volume explores the importance of these...
3) Deserts
Author
Series
Publisher
Chelsea House
Pub. Date
c2006
Language
English
Description
Life in the desert holds a range of biological adaptations. From camels to desert scorpions to snakes, the biodiversity of these areas is fascinating. Deserts presents the intricacies of this seemingly barren and harsh ecosystem, explaining how and why deserts form, where they are found on Earth, and their basic characteristics. Chapter-by-chapter coverage describes the fauna of the desert, the history of these habitats, the relationship of humanity...
Author
Series
Publisher
Chelsea House
Pub. Date
c2006
Language
English
Description
The geography and geology of lakes and rivers is a fascinating subject. From plankton to larger fishes and wildlife, rivers and lakes contain a great deal of biodiversity. The earliest civilizations were based around rivers including the Nile, Tigris and Euphrates, and Indus and Huang Ho valleys. Illustrating the physical geography, hydrology, ecology, and human use of these areas, Lakes and Rivers provides an excellent overview of the past, present,...
6) Oceans
Author
Series
Publisher
Chelsea House
Pub. Date
c2006
Language
English
Description
The oceans are teeming with life of all kinds. Changing sea levels, plate tectonics, chemical cycling, sedimentation, and the atmosphere greatly impact these habitats. The ocean's currents and sea level are tied closely to weather patterns and in turn to such issues as global warming and El Nino. Oceans provides a complete overview of the ecosystem that exists in these bodies of water. From the coastal wetlands to the deep ocean waters, the geography,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Chelsea House
Pub. Date
c2006
Language
English
Description
Climate plays a major role in the existence of temperate forests. These areas experience seasonal changes and sometimes extreme weather patterns. Temperate Forests explores the environment, life, and future of this type of habitat in a concise, accessible format. A discussion of the geography and geology of these areas provides an introduction to temperate forest systems, and chapter-by-chapter coverage explains where these forests are found and why...
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Series
Publisher
Chelsea House
Pub. Date
c2006
Language
English
Description
There are many different types of tropical forests--lowland, wet forests, seasonal forests, cloud forests, bamboo forests, mangrove forests, and monsoon forests. The biodiversity in these areas is incredibly diverse. Tropical Forests examines the wealth of resources found in this biome, introducing the ecosystems of the forests and explaining the importance of forest layers, food chains, and much more. An essential introduction to tropical forests,...
9) Tundra
Author
Series
Publisher
Chelsea House
Pub. Date
c2006
Language
English
Description
Describes the climate, land formations, plant life, and animals of the frozen arctic land called tundra. The geography and geology of tundra habitats have many physical and climatic constraints. Yet while biodiversity is low, ecosystems still exist in this environment. Much of the mega fauna that we are familiar with such as wooly mammoths and giant elkinhabited tundra environments, and much of what we know of early human activity took place in this...
10) Wetlands
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Series
Publisher
Chelsea House
Pub. Date
c2006
Language
English
Description
Where do wetland habitats occur on the planet? What factors control their distribution? What threats impact these areas, and how much conservation effort is necessary? In a clear and concise format, Wetlands explores the answers to these questions and much more. Beginning with a general overview of the geography and geology of wetlands--including lakes, ponds, pothole mires, marshes, temperate and tropical swamps, and bogs--this volume helps readers...
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