{"product_id":"greenwood-guides-to-biomes-of-the-world-8-volumes-greenwood-guides-to-biomes-of-the-world","title":"Greenwood Guides to Biomes of the World: [8 Volumes] (Greenwood Guides to Biomes of the World)","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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 \u003cb\u003eGreenwood Guides to Biomes of the World\u003c\/b\u003e 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: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Tropical rainforests and tropical seasonal rainforests\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- The major types of temperate forests: boreal forests, broadleaf deciduous, Mediterranean woodland, and scrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- The temperate grasslands and the tropical grasslands\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Deserts \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- High altitudes and polar biomes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Wetlands, ponds, lakes, rivers, and streams \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Saltwater biomes along coastlines, on the continental shelf, and the open sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set also provides discussions, graphs, charts, and illustrations to provide students with a more sophisticated understanding of this essential scientific concepts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarc Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncludes bibliographical references and index.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPreface -- How to Use This Book -- The Use of Scientific Names -- Chapter 1. Introduction to Arctic and Alpine Biomes -- Chapter 2. Arctic and Antarctic Tundra -- Chapter 3. Mid-Latitude Alpine Tundra -- Chapter 4. Tropical Alpine Biome -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Index.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 \u003cb\u003eGreenwood Guides to Biomes of the World\u003c\/b\u003e 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: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Tropical rainforests and tropical seasonal rainforests\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- The major types of temperate forests: boreal forests, broadleaf deciduous, Mediterranean woodland, and scrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- The temperate grasslands and the tropical grasslands\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Deserts \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- High altitudes and polar biomes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Wetlands, ponds, lakes, rivers, and streams \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Saltwater biomes along coastlines, on the continental shelf, and the open sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set also provides discussions, graphs, charts, and illustrations to provide students with a more sophisticated understanding of this essential scientific concepts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eScitech Book News\u003c\/span\u003e 03\/01\/2009 pg. 60 (EAN 9780313338403, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eLibrary Journal Supplements\u003c\/span\u003e 11\/15\/2008 pg. 70 (EAN 9780313338403, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n","brand":"Greenwood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47448564695171,"sku":"9780313338403","price":531.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/6830\/8099\/files\/9780313338403.jpg?v=1783317211","url":"https:\/\/sebink.com\/products\/greenwood-guides-to-biomes-of-the-world-8-volumes-greenwood-guides-to-biomes-of-the-world","provider":"Sebink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}