Mountains, deserts, and grasslands / [writer: Edward R. Ricciuti].
General overview of mountain, desert, and grassland ecosystems, including an exploration of disturbances these ecosystems face due to human interference and climate change and current conservation and reclamation efforts.--Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 0716614138
- ISBN: 9780716614135
- Physical Description: 64 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 26 cm.
- Publisher: Chicago : World Book, [2010]
- Copyright: ©2010
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Previous edition published c2009.
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (page 62) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Introduction -- What are mountains? -- Mountains' influence on weather and climate -- Mountain climates -- Mountain plants -- Mountain animals -- Industrial development -- Agriculture and tourism -- Climate change and mountain glaciers -- Climate change and mountain life -- What are deserts? -- Desert climate -- Types of deseerts -- Desert plants -- Desert animals -- Human settlement -- The traffic threat -- Threats to desert life -- Climate change and deserts -- What are grasslands? -- How rainfall shapes grasslands -- Grassland plants -- Grassland animals -- Hunting and warfare -- Development -- Agriculture -- Climate change and grasslands -- Activities -- Glossary -- Additional resources -- Index.
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- Deserts > Juvenile literature.
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- 1 of 1 copy available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Sneads Ferry Branch Library | J577.53 RIC (Text)
Public Note: DONATED BY FRIENDS OF THE SNEADS FERRY LIBRARY
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