Greenwood guides to Biomes of the Word

Description

The biome—an area of the earth that shares similar geography, climate, animals, and plants—is the concept that forms the backbone for studying the living world. Without a firm understanding of how animals and plants have adapted to a particular region of the earth, students would not have a strong grasp of the fields of ecology and environmental science. The
Greenwood Guides to Biomes of the World
provides students with a solid foundation for understanding biomes and how they compare and interact with one another. With the exception of the introductory volume, which provides general background information, volumes focus on:
• Tropical rainforests and tropical seasonal rainforests
• The major types of temperate forests: boreal forests, broadleaf deciduous, Mediterranean woodland, and scrub
• The temperate grasslands and the tropical grasslands
• Deserts
• High altitudes and polar biomes
• Wetlands, ponds, lakes, rivers, and streams
• Saltwater biomes along coastlines, on the continental shelf, and the open sea.