Climate change in the tropics / by Stuart Baker.
| Author/creator |
Baker, Stuart (Stuart Neil) |
| Format | Book and Print |
| Publication Info | New York : Marshall Cavendish Benchmark, 2010. |
| Description | 32 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 29 cm. |
| Subject(s) |
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| Series | Climate change Climate change. ^A1026114 |
| Contents | Climate change -- The tropics region -- Global warming and greenhouse gases -- Climate change in the tropics -- The natural world of the tropics -- Rain forests -- Weather -- Coral reefs -- Amphibians -- Humans in the tropics -- Coastal areas -- Desertification -- Malaria -- Taking action on climate change. |
| Abstract | Examines the effects of global warming on tropical climates, discussing such topics as rising sea levels, extreme weather, increased droughts, and coral bleaching, and what future efforts can be done to protect the rain forests. |
| General note | Includes index. |
| LCCN | 2009005768 |
| ISBN | 9780761444404 |
| ISBN | 0761444408 |
Available Items
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 508.313 B177C | ✔ Available | Place Hold |