Grassland Biomes (Hardcover)

This volume in the Greenwood Guides to Biomes of the World covers grasslands, those biomes the cover vast areas of the landmass of earth. It covers the two major types of grassland biomes: the temperate grasslands (such as the North American prairie), and the tropical grassland (e.g. the African savanna), examining all aspects that define these biomes: - Vegetation - Geographical Distribution - Soil - Challenges posed by the environment - Adaptation of the plants and animals to the environment - Conservation efforts Maps, photos, diagrams, drawings, and tables accompany the text, as do sidebars that highlight habitats, species, and ecological relationships. The volume includes a bibliography of accessible resources for further research.

General

Imprint:	Greenwood Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Greenwood Guides to Biomes of the World
Release date:	September 2008
First published:	September 2008
Authors:	Susan L. Woodward
Dimensions:	254 x 178 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	176
ISBN-13:	978-0-313-33999-8
Categories:	Books
LSN:	0-313-33999-6
Barcode:	9780313339998

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