Deserts and Semideserts

Deserts and Semideserts
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Publisher : Heinemann-Raintree Library
Total Pages : 66
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ISBN-10 : 9781432941758
ISBN-13 : 1432941755
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Book Synopsis Deserts and Semideserts by : Michael Allaby

Download or read book Deserts and Semideserts written by Michael Allaby and published by Heinemann-Raintree Library. This book was released on 2010-09 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are deserts on every continent, from the sun-baked heart of Africa to the chilly plains of northern China. Together, they make up one of Earth's largest biomes. Biologists divide the living world into major zones called biomes, including deserts, oceans, tropical forests, and tundra. Looking at biomes helps us understand the connections between our planet's climate and the plants and animals that live there. Biomes also have a huge impact on people. Each book reveals the fascinating web of relationships between climate, plants, animals, and people that makes every biome unique. Inside this book Superb photography, bringing each biome dramatically to life Clear maps of each major region of every featured habitat identify the main areas of environmental stress Fact panels give at-a-glance information on each region Meets curriculum standards for the study of biomes and their importance for plants, animals, and people Glossary, sources of further information, and index Book jacket.


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