
Biosphere
Dana Desonie(Author)
Facts On File Inc (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 30. January 2008
Book
Hardback
206 pages
978-0-8160-6219-5 (ISBN)
Description
Earth's astonishing diversity of life - in coral reefs, Arctic tundra, tropical rainforests, deep-sea hot springs, and many others - is amazing for its beauty and for the ecosystem services it provides. People, however, exploit organisms and ecosystems for food, clothing, shelter, medicines, and fuel, damaging or destroying many ecosystems. As a result of human activities, species extinctions are occurring at a rate 10 to 100 times faster than in the planet's recent history. ""Biosphere"" candidly explores these pressing issues in a clear, accessible format. The information covered in this eye-opening new book discusses how ecosystems must be set aside, habitats restored, and global warming thwarted. Readers will learn how organisms can be saved in their native habitats or in zoos, or their genes can be preserved in freezers.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
College/higher education
Interest Age: From 12 to 17 years
Illustrations
illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 193 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
740 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8160-6219-5 (9780816062195)
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