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Grassland biomes

Author: Susan L Woodward
Publisher: Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, 2008.
Series: Greenwood guides to biomes of the world.
Edition/Format: Book : EnglishView all editions and formats
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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, including: vegetation, geographical distribution, challenges posed by the environment, adaptation of the plants and animals to the environment, and conservation efforts. Maps, photos, diagrams, drawings,  Read more...
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Material Type: Internet resource
Document Type: Book, Internet Resource
All Authors / Contributors: Susan L Woodward
ISBN: 9780313339998 0313339996 9780313338403 : alk. paper) 031333840X ((set) : alk. paper
OCLC Number: 193175199
Description: xiv, 148 p. : ill. (some col.), maps ; 27 cm.
Contents: 1. Introduction to grassland biomes -- 2. Temperate grassland biome -- 3. Tropical savanna biome.
Series Title: Greenwood guides to biomes of the world.
Responsibility: Susan L. Woodward.
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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, including: vegetation, geographical distribution, challenges posed by the environment, adaptation of the plants and animals to the environment, and conservation efforts. Maps, photos, diagrams, drawings, and tables accompany the text, as do sidebars that highlight habitats, species, and ecological relationships--From publisher's description.

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