ENGLISH

Mountains

By Donna Latham

Book information

Publisher
Perseus Books Group;Nomad Press
Year
2011
ISBN
9781619300057
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
3 MB (2901598 bytes)
Pages
24\0
Time added
2015-05-04 05:19:21

Description

Investigating a variety of biomes and today's natural and human threats to their preservation, this interactive series challenges young readers to look at how their own actions influence the planet's health. Four distinct environments are explored in detail, showcasing the assortment of plants and animals that inhabit these outdoor communities as well as how they have adapted to their surroundings. Offering fascinating facts on each ecosystem along with vocabulary-building sidebars, these guides show budding scientists how they can contribute towards ongoing conservation efforts. The majesty of the earth's alpine biome is captured in this guide that discusses threats such as acid rain, climate change, and habitat destruction, clearly depicting how these factors affect the world's mountains.

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