endangered ecosystems

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endangered ecosystems

Sea shores

2002
A color-illustrated overview of sea shores that describes tides, waves, sea shore habitats, and life on several kinds of shores, as well as the sea shore's food web.

Biodiversity of wetlands

2012
Discusses the variety of living things in the ecosystem of wetland regions and explores the threat human activities pose to the species that live there.

Biodiversity of alpine zones

2012
Discusses the variety of living things in the ecosystem of alpine regions and explores the threat human activities pose to the species that live there.

Biodiversity of grasslands

2012
Discusses the variety of living things in the ecosystem of grassland regions and explores the threat human activities pose to the species that live there.

Biodiversity of oceans and seas

2012
Discusses the variety of living things in the ecosystem of the oceans and seas and explores the threat human activities pose to the species that live there.

Biodiversity of rivers

2012
Discusses the variety of living things in the ecosystem of rivers and explores the threat human activities pose to the species that live there.

Biodiversity of temperate forests

2012
Discusses the variety of living things in the ecosystem of temperate forest regions and explores the threat human activities pose to the species that live there.

Disappearing destinations

37 places in peril and what can be done to help save them
2008
Examines nearly forty remarkable places around the world, such as Machu Picchu and Glacier National Park, describing how they are being altered by climate change, overuse, and other factors and discussing how they can be saved.

The oceans

1998
Discusses the world's oceans as habitats endangered by human pollution and examines efforts to counter the damage and conserve them.

Endangered oceans

opposing viewpoints
1999
A collection of writings that discuss the differing opinions people have about the endangerment of the world's oceans, the best conservation practices, the protection of whales, and other related topics.

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