Deserts / Donna Latham.

Author/creator Latham, Donna
Format Electronic
Publication InfoWhite River Junction, Vt. : Nomad Press, [2010]
Description29 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
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Subjects

SeriesEndangered biomes
Endangered biomes. ^A1191333
Contents What is a biome? -- Landscape and climate of the desert -- Plants growing in the desert have adapted -- Environmental threats -- Biodiversity at risk -- The future of the desert -- Conservation challenge.
Abstract "How have plants and animals adapted to the harsh climate of the desert? What eats what in the desert? Is the desert always hot? Why is the desert important? Find out the answers to these questions and more. Endangered biomes: deserts investigates the cycle of life in our planet's desrt biome. See how environmental threats endanger the balance of life in this dry, fragile place, and why this matters. Learn what you can do to protect the desert!"--P. [4] of cover.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (page 29) and index.
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2013426127
ISBN9781934670866
ISBN1934670863
ISBN9781934670835 (pbk.)
ISBN1934670839 (pbk.)

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