| Oceans Contributor(s): Day, Trevor (Author), Garratt, Richard (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0816053278 ISBN-13: 9780816053278 Publisher: Chelsea House Publications OUR PRICE: $39.11 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2006 Annotation: Biomes of the Earth is a new 10-volume set that outlines the main features of each of Earth's major biomes. The biomes covered include the tundra habitats, the taiga and temperate forests, grasslands of the prairies and the tropical savanna, deserts of the world, tropical forests of the equatorial regions, wetlands of the world, vast oceans, rivers and lakes, and a manmade biome--"agricultural and urban areas. This richly illustrated set provides students with a basic understanding of Earth's biodiversity, the factors that influence it, and the future dangers that face the planet and our species. Each volume provides information about a particular biome's function, resources, and diversity, helping young readers experience the many climates and regions of Earth. Clearly written and easy to use, this comprehensive set provides an excellent overview of the prominent ecosystems of the world. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Life Sciences - Ecology - Science | Earth Sciences - Oceanography |
| Dewey: 577.7 |
| LCCN: 2005009086 |
| Series: Biomes of the Earth |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 7.6" W x 9.4" (1.80 lbs) 252 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Ecology |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The oceans are teeming with life of all kinds. Providing an overview of the ecosystem that exists in these bodies of water, this book examines the coastal wetlands, the deep ocean waters, the geography, geology, chemistry, and physics of oceans. It also looks at the ways to manage the oceans, as well as the future of this ecosystem. |