Biomes of Earth by Susan L Woodward
Understanding biomesthe communities of nature that share a similar climate and plant and animal lifeis key to a student's success in biology, geography, and environmental studies.
[A]imed at advanced high school and undergraduate studentsRecommended. General readers, undergraduates, and two-year technical program students. * Choice *
[A] convenient starting point for undergraduate students in biology, geography and conservation as well as for laymen who wish to learn about and become familiar with the earth's biomes. * Folia Geobotanica *
Most people today recognize the concept and names of the major terrestrial biomesdesert, tropical rainforest, and tundra. Woodward's book helps to fill in the details of the plants, animals, soils, climate, and other factors that create the realities behind those names. . . . Woodward's book is obviously aimed primarily at a high school population, and it will be a valuable addition to high school and even middle-school libraries. Because of its readability, it will be useful to public and academic libraries, as well. * E-Streams *
[A] convenient starting point for undergraduate students in biology, geography and conservation as well as for laymen who wish to learn about and become familiar with the earth's biomes. * Folia Geobotanica *
Most people today recognize the concept and names of the major terrestrial biomesdesert, tropical rainforest, and tundra. Woodward's book helps to fill in the details of the plants, animals, soils, climate, and other factors that create the realities behind those names. . . . Woodward's book is obviously aimed primarily at a high school population, and it will be a valuable addition to high school and even middle-school libraries. Because of its readability, it will be useful to public and academic libraries, as well. * E-Streams *
Susan L. Woodward is professor of geography at Radford University, where she teaches courses in biogeography, physical geography, and human ecology. Dr. Woodward received her PhD in Geography from the University of California, Los Angeles, and has studied biomes in North America, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Great Britain, Russia, and China.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780313319778 |
| ISBN 10 | 0313319774 |
| Title | Biomes of Earth |
| Author | Susan L Woodward |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing Plc |
| Year published | 2003-12-30 |
| Number of pages | 456 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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