Greenwood Guides to Biomes of the World [8 Volumes]

Download or read book Greenwood Guides to Biomes of the World [8 Volumes] written by Susan L. Woodward and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers the two major types of grassland biomes: the temperate grasslands (such as the North American prairie), and the tropical grassland (e.g. the African savanna), examining all aspects that define these biomes, including: vegetation, geographical distribution, challenges posed by the environment, adaptation of the plants and animals to the environment, and conservation efforts. Maps, photos, diagrams, drawings, and tables accompany the text, as do sidebars that highlight habitats, species, and ecological relationships--From publisher's description.