Biomes of the Earth

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Oceans

Describes the geography, geology, chemistry and physics, atmosphere, biology, ecology, history and exploration, uses, health, and management of ocean biomes, and includes photographs, charts, illustrations, a glossary, and an index.

Tundra

Describes the geography, geology, ecosystem, biodiversity, history, uses, and future of tundra biomes, and includes photographs, charts, illustrations, a glossary, and an index.

Lakes and rivers

Describes the physical geography, biology, ecology, history, uses, and management of lake and river biomes; looks at the unique properties of freshwater, lakes, and rivers; features portraits of specific lakes and rivers around the world; and includes photographs, charts, illustrations, a glossary, and an index.

Tropical forests

Describes the geography, geology, climates, types, life, ecology, peoples, biodiversity, and management of tropical forest biomes, discusses threats to tropical forests, and includes photographs, charts, illustrations, a glossary, and an index.

Wetlands

Describes the geography, geology, ecosystem, biodiversity, history, uses, and future of wetlands biomes, and includes photographs, charts, illustrations, a glossary, and an index.

Temperate forests

Describes the geography, geology, climate, ecology, biodiversity, management, health, history, uses, and future of temperate forest biomes, explains how trees work, and includes photographs, charts, illustrations, a glossary, and an index.

Taiga

Describes the geography, geology, climate, biology, ecology, history and prehistory, uses, and management of taiga biomes, discusses threats to the taiga, and includes photographs, charts, illustrations, a glossary, and an index.

Grasslands

Describes the geography, geology, climate, history, life, ecology, peoples, uses, biodiversity, and management of grassland biomes, discusses threats to the grasslands, and includes photographs, charts, illustrations, a glossary, and an index.

Deserts

Describes the geography, geology, climate, life, history, exploration, industries, and management of desert biomes, discusses threats to deserts, and includes photographs, charts, illustrations, a glossary, and an index.

Agricultural and urban areas

2006
Describes the geography, geology, ecosystems, biodiversity, history and prehistory, and conservation of farm and city biomes, and includes photographs, charts, illustrations, a glossary, and an index.

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