Grassland Biomes (Greenwood Guides to Biomes of the World) Susan L. Woodward

This volume in the Greenwood Guides to Biomes of the World covers grasslands, those biomes the cover vast areas of the landmass of earth. It 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: Vegetation Geographical Distribution Soil Challenges posed by the environment Adaptation of the plants and animals to the environment Conservation efforts Maps, photos, diagrams, drawings, and tables accompany the text, as do sidebars that highlight habitats, species, and ecological relationships. The volume includes a bibliography of accessible resources for further research. Это и многое другое вы найдете в книге Grassland Biomes (Greenwood Guides to Biomes of the World) (Susan L. Woodward)