Grasslands and savannas / Donna Latham.

Author/creator Latham, Donna
Format Book
Publication InfoWhite River Junction, VT : Nomad Press, ©2011.
Description29 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 cm.
Supplemental ContentContributor biographical information
Supplemental ContentPublisher description
Subjects
Grasslands--Juvenile literature.
Grassland conservation--Juvenile literature.
Grassland ecology--Juvenile literature.
Savannas--Juvenile literature.
Savanna ecology--Juvenile literature.

SeriesEndangered biomes
Endangered biomes. ^A1191333
Contents What is a biome? -- Landscape and climate of the grasslands and savannas -- Plants growing in the grasslands and savannas have adapted -- Animals living in the grasslands and savannas have adapted -- Environmental threats -- Biodiversity at risk -- The future of the grasslands and savannas -- Conservation challenge.
Abstract Exploring the vast biome of the savannas and grasslands, this book discusses the landscape and climate of grasslands and savannas, the types of grasslands found around the world, and the animals and plants that live in them. It also highlights the problems of disease and invasive species, outlining how this beautiful setting across the world can be saved.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 29) and index.
LCCN 2012288126
ISBN9781936313518
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ISBN9781451724509 (Paw Prints)
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Joyner TRC Nonfiction 577.4 L346G ✔ Available Place Hold