tundras

Discusses the geography and resources of the tundra biome as well as how animals and people have adapted to and impacted tundra environments.

Gives readers core information about alpine and arctic tundra biomes.

An introduction to the tundra, Earth's coldest and most fragile biome, looking at the living and nonliving environment of the tundra, discussing the effects of the human presence, and considering the future of the tundra.

Tundra biomes are known for being frigid, with brief summers and few trees. Despite this harsh environment, tundra biomes are home to many different species of plants and animals. Readers will learn about the highly adapted creatures, such as arctic foxes and musk oxen, living in tundra habitats around the world.

"Since their appearance on Earth, humans and their ancestors have impacted their surroundings. However, they've affected some of these environments more severely than others. In this book, readers will learn how human activities, such as burning fossil fuels and hunting, have directly and indirectly impacted tundra environments for thousands of years. Fact boxes and sidebars provide readers with supplementary information about the subject matter, while full-color photographs show the damaging effects of human activities on tundra environments"--Provided by publisher.

"This book is about a place on the northern part of the Earth, called the Arctic tundra. It is like a cold desert. Let's read to find out more"--Provided by publisher.

Tundra biomes have the harshest climates in the world. This title introduces readers to the ways animals of the Arctic and alpine tundra have adapted to this treeless terrain.

Discusses the harsh weather, extreme landforms, and unusual living things found in the Arctic tundra.

Did you know that the Arctic Tundra is the world's youngest biome? Located at latitudes 55 to 70 North the tundra is a vast and treeless land which covers about 20 of the Earth's surface. The tundra is the world's coldest and driest biomes. This title helps students to obtain and combine information to describe climates in different regions of the world.

An exploration of tundra ecology that discusses the organisms that live there, from lichens and caribou to arctic wolves and ermines.