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Susan L. Woodward
Book Code: GR3999
ISBN: 0-313-33999-6
ISBN-13: 978-0-313-33999-8
176 pages, figures;photos
Greenwood Press
Publication: 9/30/2008
List Price: $65.00 (UK Sterling Price: £37.95)
Availability: In Stock
Media Type: Hardcover
Trim Size: 7 x 10
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Description: This volume in the Greenwood Guides to Biomes of the World covers grasslands, those biomes the cover vast areas of the landmass of earth. It covers the two major types of grassland biomes: the temperate grasslands (such as the North American prairie), and the tropical grassland (e.g. the African savanna), examining all aspects that define these biomes:
  • Vegetation
  • Geographical Distribution
  • Soil
  • Challenges posed by the environment
  • Adaptation of the plants and animals to the environment
  • Conservation efforts Maps, photos, diagrams, drawings, and tables accompany the text, as do sidebars that highlight habitats, species, and ecological relationships. The volume includes a bibliography of accessible resources for further research.
    • Table of Contents:
    • Preface
    • How to use this book
    • The use of scientific names
    • Chapter 1. Introduction to Grassland Biomes
    • Chapter 2. Temperate Grasslands
    • Chapter 3. Tropical Grasslands
    • Glossary
    • Bibliography
    LC Card Number: 2008027508
    LCC Class: QH541
    Dewey Class: 577
    PDF Catalogs:
    Greenwood Spring Reference 2008.pdf
    Greenwood Science and Health 2008.pdf
    Greenwood School and Public Library Reference Spring 2008.pdf
    PDF Brochures:
    Biomes Brochure.pdf
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