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Tropical Forest Biomes
Barbara A. Holzman
Book Code: GR3998
ISBN: 0-313-33998-8
ISBN-13: 978-0-313-33998-1
Greenwood Press
Publication: 9/30/2008
List Price: $65.00 (UK Sterling Price: £37.95)
Availability: Not yet published. (Estimated publication date, 9/30/2008)
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 lush, beautiful - and rapidly shrinking - tropical forest biomes. The volume covers the two major tropic forest biomes, tropical rainforests and tropical seasonal forests, 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
    • Scientific Names
    • 1. Tropical Forests
    • 2. The Tropical Rainforest Biome
    • 3. Regional Expression of the Tropical Rainforest Biome
    • 4. The Tropical Seasonal Forest Biome
    • 5. Regional Expression of the Tropical Rainforest Biome
    • 6. Conclusion
    • Glossary
    • Appendices
    • Bibliography
    • Biography
    PDF Catalogs:
    Greenwood Spring Reference 2008.pdf
    PDF Brochures:
    Biomes Brochure.pdf
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