
Temperate Forests
Michael Allaby(Author)
Facts On File Inc (Publisher)
Published on 30. July 2006
Book
Hardback
288 pages
978-0-8160-5321-6 (ISBN)
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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 they have arisen in these conditions. This volume concludes with a discussion of the management and conservation of these ecosystems and their threats, including acid rain, forest clearance, soil erosion, and climate change.
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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 50 full-colour photographs & line illustrations, index, bibliography, glossary
Dimensions
Height: 239 mm
Width: 194 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
1021 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8160-5321-6 (9780816053216)
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Temperate Forests
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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.