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E-mail Message: I thought you might be interested in this item at http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/193175232 Title: Arctic and Alpine biomes Author: Joyce Ann Quinn Publisher: Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, 2008. ISBN/ISSN: 9780313338403 031333840X 9780313340178 031334017X OCLC:193175232

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Arctic and Alpine biomes

Author:	Joyce Ann Quinn
Publisher:	Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, 2008.
Series:	Greenwood guides to biomes of the world
Edition/Format:	Book : EnglishView all editions and formats
Summary:	From the Publisher: This volume in the Greenwood Guides to Biomes of the World: series covers the biomes at high altitudes and near the poles, including the arctic tundra biomes, the Mid-Latitude Alpine Tundra Biome (found in the mountain ranges of North America, Asia, and South America), and the tropical alpine tundra biome (for example, Hawaii). It examining all aspects that define these biomes: Vegetation; Geog Read more... From the Publisher: This volume in the Greenwood Guides to Biomes of the World: series covers the biomes at high altitudes and near the poles, including the arctic tundra biomes, the Mid-Latitude Alpine Tundra Biome (found in the mountain ranges of North America, Asia, and South America), and the tropical alpine tundra biome (for example, Hawaii). It 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.
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Document Type:	Book
All Authors / Contributors:	Joyce Ann Quinn Find more information about:
ISBN:	9780313338403 031333840X 9780313340178 031334017X
OCLC Number:	193175232
Description:	xii, 218 p. : ill. (some col.), maps ; 27 cm.
Contents:	Preface -- How to use this book -- Use of scientific names -- 1: Introduction to Arctic and alpine biomes -- 2: Arctic and Antarctic tundra -- 3: Mid-latitude alpine tundra -- 4: Tropical alpine biome -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Index.
Series Title:	Greenwood guides to biomes of the world
Responsibility:	Joyce A. Quinn.

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From the Publisher: This volume in the Greenwood Guides to Biomes of the World: series covers the biomes at high altitudes and near the poles, including the arctic tundra biomes, the Mid-Latitude Alpine Tundra Biome (found in the mountain ranges of North America, Asia, and South America), and the tropical alpine tundra biome (for example, Hawaii). It 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.

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