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Taiga
Contributor(s): Day, Trevor (Author), Garratt, Richard (Illustrator)

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 ISBN: 0816053294     ISBN-13: 9780816053292
Publisher: Chelsea House Publications
OUR PRICE: $41.48  

Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: April 2006
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Annotation: Biomes of the Earth is a new 10-volume set that outlines the main features of each of Earth's major biomes. The biomes covered include the tundra habitats, the taiga and temperate forests, grasslands of the prairies and the tropical savanna, deserts of the world, tropical forests of the equatorial regions, wetlands of the world, vast oceans, rivers and lakes, and a manmade biome--"agricultural and urban areas. This richly illustrated set provides students with a basic understanding of Earth's biodiversity, the factors that influence it, and the future dangers that face the planet and our species. Each volume provides information about a particular biome's function, resources, and diversity, helping young readers experience the many climates and regions of Earth. Clearly written and easy to use, this comprehensive set provides an excellent overview of the prominent ecosystems of the world.

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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Science | Life Sciences - Ecology
Dewey: 577.37
LCCN: 2005009791
Age Level: 11-15
Grade Level: 6-10
Lexile Measure: 1110(Not Available)
Series: Biomes of the Earth
Physical Information: 0.82" H x 7.64" W x 9.42" L (1.96 lbs) 220 pages
Themes:
- Topical - Ecology
Features: Bibliography, Glossary, Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Maps, Table of Contents
Review Citations: Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2007 pg. 134 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 68354
Reading Level: 7.8   Interest Level: Middle Grades   Point Value: 2.0
 
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Publisher Description:
Taiga is a biome of the Northern Hemisphere, including dense forest, open forest, and jigsaw puzzles of forests, wetlands, and lakes that can be found in northwestern and northeastern America, northern Europe, Siberia, and East Asia. Examining its geography, geology, climate, and biodiversity, this volume also examines ways of managing taiga.
 
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