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Oceans, islands, and polar regions Cover Image Book

Oceans, islands, and polar regions / [writer: Edward R. Ricciuti].

Ricciuti, Edward R. (Author). World Book, Inc. (Added Author).

Summary:

General overview of ocean, island, and polar region ecosystems, including an exploration of disturbances these ecosystems face due to human interference, pollution, and climate change and currrent conservation and reclamation efforts.--Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 071661412X
  • ISBN: 9780716614128
  • Physical Description: 64 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps ; 26 cm.
  • Publisher: Chicago : World Book, [2010]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Previous edition published c2009.
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (page 62) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Introduction -- Changing climate -- What is the ocean? -- Surface -- Coral reefs -- Underwater forests -- Ocean deserts -- The ocean bottom -- Overfishing -- Ocean pollution -- Climate change and the ocean -- What are islands? -- Island plants -- Island animals -- Invasive species -- Island pollution -- Climate change and islands -- What are the polar regions? -- The Arctic -- Arctic plants -- Arctic animals -- Antarctic -- Antarctic plants and animals -- Whales and whaling -- Industrialization and development -- The ozone hole -- Climate change and the polar regions -- Activities -- Glossary -- Additional resources -- Index.
Target Audience Note:
1080L Lexile

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Ecology > Polar regions > Juvenile literature.
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