alpine regions

Offers a comprehensive overview of the Arctic and Alpine biomes, exploring each region's climate, geography, wildlife, and plant life.

"An introduction to regions with cold climates, including Earth's polar regions and high-elevation mountain regions, with information about the animals, plants, and people that live there and the explorers who first described these areas. Features include fact boxes, illustrations, period photographs, a glossary, and a list of recommended books and websites"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the characteristics of the alpine tundra, a high-mountain biome that begins at the elevation where trees no longer grow, examines conditions in the alpine tundra in spring, summer, fall, and winter, and looks at the plants and animals that have adapted to life in the biome.