Mountains

Latham, Donna.

Book 2011

The majesty of the earth's alpine biome is captured in this guide that discusses threats such as acid rain, climate change, and habitat destruction, clearly depicting how these factors affect the world's mountains. Discusses the landscape and climate of mountains, how mountains are formed, and the animals and plants that live in them.

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Mountain biodiversity conservation Juvenile literature

Mountain ecology

Mountain ecology Juvenile literature

Mountains

Mountains Juvenile literature

Part of a Series:

Endangered biomes

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ISBN:

9781936313532
9781936313525
1936313537
1936313529

Description:

29 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (page 29) and index

Contents:

What is a biome?
Landscape and climate of the mountains
Plants growing in the mountains have adapted
Animals living in the mountains have adapted
Environmental threats
Biodiversity at risk
The future of the mountains
Conservation challenge

LCCN:

2012471429

Control Number:

884404

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