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Temperate Forest Biomes
Bernd H. Kuennecke
Book Code: GR4018
ISBN: 0-313-34018-8
ISBN-13: 978-0-313-34018-5
216 pages, figures, photos, tables
Greenwood Press
Publication: 10/30/2008
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 series covers the vast forest that cover much of North America and similar regions. The volume covers the three major types of temperate forest biomes: boreal forests (e.g. the evergreen forests of the Pacific Northwest), Temperate Broadleaf Deciduous Forest, and Mediterranean Woodland and Scrub, 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 Temperate Forest Biomes
    • Chapter 2. Boreal Forest Biome
    • Chapter 3. Temperate Deciduous Forest Biome
    • Chapter 4. Mediterranean Woodland and Scrub Biome
    • Glossary
    • Bibliography
    LC Card Number: 2008024625
    LCC Class: QH102
    Dewey Class: 577
    PDF Catalogs:
    Greenwood School and Public Library Reference Spring 2008.pdf
    Greenwood Spring Reference 2008.pdf
    Greenwood Science and Health 2008.pdf
    PDF Brochures:
    Biomes Brochure.pdf
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