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Arctic and Alpine Biomes
Joyce A. Quinn
Book Code: GR4017
ISBN: 0-313-34017-X
ISBN-13: 978-0-313-34017-8
240 pages, figures; photos; tables
Greenwood Press
Publication: 9/30/2008
List Price: $65.00 (UK Sterling Price: £37.95)
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). It 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
    • Chapter 1. Introduction
    • Chapter 2. Arctic and Antarctic Tundra
    • Chapter 3. Mid-latitude Alpine Tundra
    • Chapter 4. Tropical Alpine Environments
    • Glossary
    • Bibliography
    LC Card Number: 2008027510
    LCC Class: QH84
    Dewey Class: 577
    PDF Catalogs:
    Greenwood Spring Reference 2008.pdf
    Greenwood Science and Health 2008.pdf
    Greenwood School and Public Library Reference Spring 2008.pdf
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