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Books in World Biomes series

  • Coniferous Forests: An Evergreen World

    Jeanne Nagle

    Library Binding (Rosen Central, Jan. 1, 2009)
    Discusses the different types of coniferous forests found all over the world and the animals living there.
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  • Rainforests

    Kimberly Sidabras

    Hardcover (Mason Crest Publishers, Jan. 1, 2018)
    The worlds rainforests have been called the lungs of the Earth, because the trees and plants found in rainforest areas produce approximately 40 percent of the worlds oxygen. Rainforests are areas of woodland that receive more than 60 to 80 inches (150 to 200 cm) of rain a year. Most rainforest lies in the tropics, but there are also temperate rainforests in many cooler parts of the globe. The worlds rainforests are rich in plant, animal, and insect life, but they are threatened by development. THE WORLDS BIOMES series provides information on five of the most important large ecological systems in the world today: deserts, grasslands, oceans, rainforests, and wetlands. Each book in the series describes the climate, geology, vegetation, and animal life found in a particular biome, as well as the modern threats and what people can do about them. Each book in the series describes the climate, geology, vegetation, and animal life found in a particular biome, as well as the modern threats and what people can do about them. Each title in this series includes color photos throughout, and back matter including: an index and further reading lists for books and internet resources. Key Icons appear throughout the books in this series in an effort to encourage library readers to build knowledge, gain awareness, explore possibilities and expand their viewpoints through our content rich non-fiction books. Key Icons in this series are as follows: Words to Understand are shown at the front of each chapter with definitions. These words are set in boldfaced type in that chapter, so that readers are able to reference back to the definitions--building their vocabulary and enhancing their reading comprehension. Sidebars are highlighted graphics with content rich material within that allows readers to build knowledge and broaden their pe
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  • Chaparral

    Edward R Ricciuti

    Hardcover (Cavendish Square Publishing, Dec. 1, 1996)
    The Biomes of the World series is an introduction to the ecosystems, or ecological communities, that make up the Earth. Each book in this eight-volume series presents clear, scientific information about one specific biome. Each book explores what makes up a particular ecosystem, where in the world the biome is found, and what kinds of living organisms are supported by it. For example, in the Temperate Forests readers can discover the variety of wildlife that lives in this unique environment, as well as explore the natural balance of the temperate forest ecosystem and examine the impact of humans on that system.While these books are scientific in nature, they also include ecological issues that are of particular interest to children and are frequently in the news. In this way, Biomes gives readers an in-depth scientific perspective of a given ecological community and a basis of knowledge that allows them to gain a deeper understanding of the ecological issues that affect the health of our planet.Colorful photographs, maps and ecological diagrams stimulate readers' interest and enhance their understanding.
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  • Desert

    Edward R Ricciuti

    Library Binding (Cavendish Square Publishing, Dec. 1, 1996)
    The Biomes of the World series is an introduction to the ecosystems, or ecological communities, that make up the Earth. Each book in this eight-volume series presents clear, scientific information about one specific biome. Each book explores what makes up a particular ecosystem, where in the world the biome is found, and what kinds of living organisms are supported by it. For example, in the Temperate Forests readers can discover the variety of wildlife that lives in this unique environment, as well as explore the natural balance of the temperate forest ecosystem and examine the impact of humans on that system.While these books are scientific in nature, they also include ecological issues that are of particular interest to children and are frequently in the news. In this way, Biomes gives readers an in-depth scientific perspective of a given ecological community and a basis of knowledge that allows them to gain a deeper understanding of the ecological issues that affect the health of our planet.Colorful photographs, maps and ecological diagrams stimulate readers' interest and enhance their understanding.
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  • Grassland

    Edward R Ricciuti

    Hardcover (Cavendish Square Publishing, Dec. 1, 1996)
    The Biomes of the World series is an introduction to the ecosystems, or ecological communities, that make up the Earth. Each book in this eight-volume series presents clear, scientific information about one specific biome. Each book explores what makes up a particular ecosystem, where in the world the biome is found, and what kinds of living organisms are supported by it. For example, in the Temperate Forests readers can discover the variety of wildlife that lives in this unique environment, as well as explore the natural balance of the temperate forest ecosystem and examine the impact of humans on that system.While these books are scientific in nature, they also include ecological issues that are of particular interest to children and are frequently in the news. In this way, Biomes gives readers an in-depth scientific perspective of a given ecological community and a basis of knowledge that allows them to gain a deeper understanding of the ecological issues that affect the health of our planet.Colorful photographs, maps and ecological diagrams stimulate readers' interest and enhance their understanding.
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  • The Tundra

    Elizabeth Kaplan

    Library Binding (Benchmark Books, Sept. 1, 1995)
    Examines the animal and plant life, climate, and geography of the frozen arctic land known as tundra
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  • Rainforest

    Edward R. Ricciuti

    Library Binding (Benchmark Books, Sept. 1, 1996)
    Examines the climate of the tropical rain forests and looks at its plant and animal life
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  • Grasslands: Sweeping Savannas

    Jeri Freedman

    Paperback (Rosen Central, Jan. 1, 2009)
    Examines grassland biomes, discussing their different types and where they are found, the plants and animals that inhabit them, the effect of global warming on them, and the efforts being made to minimize its impact.
  • Ocean

    Edward R Ricciuti

    Library Binding (Cavendish Square Publishing, Sept. 1, 1995)
    The Biomes of the World series is an introduction to the ecosystems, or ecological communities, that make up the Earth. Each book in this eight-volume series presents clear, scientific information about one specific biome. Each book explores what makes up a particular ecosystem, where in the world the biome is found, and what kinds of living organisms are supported by it. For example, in the Temperate Forests readers can discover the variety of wildlife that lives in this unique environment, as well as explore the natural balance of the temperate forest ecosystem and examine the impact of humans on that system.While these books are scientific in nature, they also include ecological issues that are of particular interest to children and are frequently in the news. In this way, Biomes gives readers an in-depth scientific perspective of a given ecological community and a basis of knowledge that allows them to gain a deeper understanding of the ecological issues that affect the health of our planet.Colorful photographs, maps and ecological diagrams stimulate readers' interest and enhance their understanding.
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  • Deserts

    Robert Greenberger

    Paperback (Rosen Central, Jan. 1, 2009)
    Presents an introduction to the desert ecology, discussing the characteristics of a desert, the different types of deserts around the world, the animals and plants that live in them, and the impact that global warming will have on their future viability.
  • Tundra: Life in a Frozen Landscape

    Greg Roza

    Paperback (Rosen Central, Jan. 1, 2009)
    Describes the climate, land formations, plant life, and animals of the frozen arctic land called tundra.
  • Deciduous Forests: Seasons of Survival

    Jeanne Nagle

    Library Binding (Rosen Central, Jan. 1, 2009)
    Describes the plants, animals, people, and climate that are a part of the ecosystem in a deciduous forest, and explains what threatens this biome.
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