
Deserts
Michael Allaby(Author)
Facts On File Inc (Publisher)
Published on 30. July 2006
Book
Hardback
272 pages
978-0-8160-5320-9 (ISBN)
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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 to the deserts, the climate of desert areas, subtropical and polar deserts, and more. ""Deserts"" concludes with chapters on desert industries and threats to this ecosystem, including climate change, the spreading of deserts, overgrazing, and water depletion. New developments for managing the deserts are also discussed.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Interest Age: From 11 to 15 years
Illustrations
approximately 45 full-colour photographs & line illustrations, index, bibliography, glossary
Dimensions
Height: 238 mm
Width: 193 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
958 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8160-5320-9 (9780816053209)
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Michael Allaby is the author, coauthor, or editor of more than 40 books, mainly on science, natural history, and environmental topics. Among other professional affiliations, he is a member of the New York Academy of Sciences and the Association of British Science Writers. For Facts On File, Allaby has written the eight-volume Dangerous Weather set, as well as the acclaimed two-volume Encyclopedia of Weather and Climate.