What is a Biome?

What is a Biome?
Author: Bobbie Kalman
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
Total Pages: 36
Release: 1998
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780865058750

Biomes are the major communities of plants and animals in our world. Children will love learning about life in everything from the chilly arctic tundra biome to dry, grassy savannahs.

Ecological Geography of the Sea

Ecological Geography of the Sea
Author: Alan R. Longhurst
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 575
Release: 2010-08-03
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0080465579

This book presents an in-depth discussion of the biological and ecological geography of the oceans. It synthesizes locally restricted studies of the ocean to generate a global geography of the vast marine world.Based on patterns of algal ecology, the book divides the ocean into four primary compartments, which are then subdivided into secondary compartments.*Includes color insert of the latest in satellite imagery showing the world's oceans, their similarities and differences*Revised and updated to reflect the latest in oceanographic research*Ideal for anyone interested in understanding ocean ecology -- accessible and informative

Concepts of Biology

Concepts of Biology
Author: Samantha Fowler
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-05-12
Genre:
ISBN: 9781739015503

Black & white print. Concepts of Biology is designed for the typical introductory biology course for nonmajors, covering standard scope and sequence requirements. The text includes interesting applications and conveys the major themes of biology, with content that is meaningful and easy to understand. The book is designed to demonstrate biology concepts and to promote scientific literacy.

Encyclopedia of the World’s Biomes

Encyclopedia of the World’s Biomes
Author:
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 3542
Release: 2020-06-26
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0128160977

Encyclopedia of the World’s Biomes is a unique, five volume reference that provides a global synthesis of biomes, including the latest science. All of the book's chapters follow a common thematic order that spans biodiversity importance, principal anthropogenic stressors and trends, changing climatic conditions, and conservation strategies for maintaining biomes in an increasingly human-dominated world. This work is a one-stop shop that gives users access to up-to-date, informative articles that go deeper in content than any currently available publication. Offers students and researchers a one-stop shop for information currently only available in scattered or non-technical sources Authored and edited by top scientists in the field Concisely written to guide the reader though the topic Includes meaningful illustrations and suggests further reading for those needing more specific information

Forest Biome

Forest Biome
Author: Grace Hansen
Publisher: ABDO
Total Pages: 27
Release: 2016-08-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1680805576

Readers will learn about the three major forest biomes, which are temperate, boreal, and rain forests. The text will focus on the climate, plants, and animals that are found in forests around the world. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.

Tundra Biome

Tundra Biome
Author: Grace Hansen
Publisher: ABDO
Total Pages: 27
Release: 2016-08-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1680805614

Readers will learn about the two main tundra biomes, which are arctic and alpine. The text will focus on the extreme climate, and the unique plants and animals that inhabit the tundra. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.

Desert Biome

Desert Biome
Author: Grace Hansen
Publisher: ABDO
Total Pages: 27
Release: 2016-08-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1680805568

Readers will learn about the four major desert biomes, which are hot and dry, semiarid, coastal, and cold deserts. The text will focus on the climate and the very special plants and animals that are found in deserts around the world. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.

Principles of Biology

Principles of Biology
Author: Lisa Bartee
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2017
Genre:
ISBN: 9781636350417

The Principles of Biology sequence (BI 211, 212 and 213) introduces biology as a scientific discipline for students planning to major in biology and other science disciplines. Laboratories and classroom activities introduce techniques used to study biological processes and provide opportunities for students to develop their ability to conduct research.

Freshwater Biome

Freshwater Biome
Author: Grace Hansen
Publisher: ABDO
Total Pages: 27
Release: 2016-08-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1680805584

Readers will learn about the two main types of freshwater biomes, which are standing (ponds and lakes) and flowing (streams and rivers). The text will focus on mainly on the importance of freshwater, as well as the plants and animals that inhabit it. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.

What If There Were No Bees?

What If There Were No Bees?
Author: Suzanne Slade
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 14
Release: 2011
Genre: Agricultural ecology
ISBN: 1404860193

Talks about each habitat and shows what would happen if the food chain was broken.