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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. Exploring the vast biome of the savannas and grasslands, this reference highlights the problems of disease and invasive species, outlining how this beautiful setting across the world can be saved.

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Publié par	Nomad Press
Date de parution	01 septembre 2011
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9781619300026
Langue	English

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C ONTENTS
Chapter 1
What Is a Biome?
Chapter 2
Landscape and Climate of the Grasslands and Savannas
Chapter 3
Plants Growing in the Grasslands and Savannas Have Adapted
Chapter 4
Animals Living in the Grasslands and Savannas Have Adapted
Chapter 5
Environmental Threats