Books in World Habitats series

Introduces some famous mountains and volcanoes around the world, including the Andes, the Rocky Mountains, and the Alps

Describes the characteristics of the two poles, the plant and animal life that exists in the polar regions, minerals and other natural resources, the peoples of the Far North, living in Antarctica, polar exploration, and the efforts to protect these unique environments

Discusses the climate, plants, and animals that characterize mountains, using the Rocky Mountains and the Himalaya as examples.

Introduces some notable coasts and shores around the world, including the Great Barrier Reef, the Orinoco delta, and the sandy coasts of the British Isles.

Discusses the climate, plants, and animals that characterize a tropical savanna, using Florida's Everglades as an example.

Introduces some notable tundras and cold deserts around the world, including Antarctica, the Canadian tundra, and Lapland.

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Introduces some notable islands around the world, including Madagascar, Hawaii, and South Georgia.

Describes the characteristics of the tundra and the plants and animals that live there

Introduces some notable forests and woodlands around the world, including the taiga in Russia, the eucalyptus woodlands in Australia, and the mangrove forests of Central and South America.

Introduces some notable grasslands around the world, including the Argentinian pampas, the North American prairie, and the Australian grasslands

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