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Arctic and Alpine Biomes
Joyce A. Quinn
ISBN: 0-313-34017-X
ISBN-13: 978-0-313-34017-8
240 pages
Greenwood Press
Publication: 9/30/2008
List Price: $91.00 (UK Sterling Price: £44.83)
Availability: In Stock
Media Type: Hardcover
Also Available: Ebook
Trim Size: 7 x 10
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Description: This volume in the Greenwood Guides to Biomes of the World: series covers the biomes at high altitudes and near the poles, including the arctic tundra biomes, the Mid-Latitude Alpine Tundra Biome (found in the mountain ranges of North America, Asia, and South America), and the tropical alpine tundra biome (for example, Hawaii). Title Features:
  • Maps, photos, diagrams, drawings, and tables accompany the text
  • Offers sidebars that highlight habitats, species, and ecological relationships
  • Includes a bibliography of accessible resources for further research
Table of Contents:
  • Preface
    Chapter 1. Introduction
    Chapter 2. Arctic and Antarctic Tundra
    Chapter 3. Mid-latitude Alpine Tundra
    Chapter 4. Tropical Alpine Environments
    Glossary
    Bibliography
About the Author: JOYCE A. QUINN is Professor in the Department of Geography at California State University, Fresno.
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