Greenwood Guides to Biomes of the World [8 Volumes]: Greenwood Guides to Biomes of the World

The biome--an area of the earth that shares similar geography, climate, animals, and plants--is the concept that forms the backbone for studying the living world. Without a firm understanding of how animals and plants have adapted to a particular region of the earth, students would not have a strong grasp of the fields of ecology and environmental science. The Greenwood Guides to Biomes of the World provides students with a solid foundation for understanding biomes and how they compare and interact with one another. With the exception of the introductory volume, which provides general background information, volumes focus on:

Tropical rainforests and tropical seasonal rainforests

The major types of temperate forests: boreal forests, broadleaf deciduous, Mediterranean woodland, and scrub

The temperate grasslands and the tropical grasslands

Deserts

High altitudes and polar biomes

Wetlands, ponds, lakes, rivers, and streams

Saltwater biomes along coastlines, on the continental shelf, and the open sea.

The set also provides discussions, graphs, charts, and illustrations to provide students with a more sophisticated understanding of this essential scientific concepts."