Deserts
Published on 1. September 2010
34 pages
978-1-936313-29-7 (ISBN)
Description
Investigating a variety of biomes and today''s natural and human threats to their preservation, this interactive series challenges young readers to look at how their own actions influence the planet''s health. Four distinct environments are explored in detail, showcasing the assortment of plants and animals that inhabit these outdoor communities as well as how they have adapted to their surroundings. Offering fascinating facts on each ecosystem along with vocabulary-building sidebars, these guides show budding scientists how they can contribute towards ongoing conservation efforts.
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Content
- Cover
- Image credits
- Table of contents
- Chap1: What is a biome?
- Chap2: Landscape and Climate of the desert
- Chap3: Plants growing in the desert
- Chap4: Animals living in the desert
- Chap5: Environmental threats
- Chap6: Biodiversity at risk
- Chap7: The future of the desert
- Chap8: Conservation challenge
- Glossary
- Further investigations
- Index
- Back cover
