Science 101: Ecology - Couverture souple

Freeman, Jennifer

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0060891335 ISBN 13 : 9780060891336

Editeur : Harper Perennial, 2007

Synopsis

The Ultimate Illustrated Guide for Nonscientists

Science 101: Ecology shows how every living and nonliving thing has a unique role to play on Earth.

Learn why most plants and animals would die if insects became extinct. Discover the surprising value of large predators in the world's ecosystems. Experience Earth's extremes, from the sweltering rain forest of Costa Rica to the frozen tundra of Siberia.

• Clear, engaging text details ecology's past, present, and future

• Comprehensive information on the world's animal and plant populations, and the unique and varied habitats in which they live

• More than 250 full-color photographs and illustrations

• Ready Reference section with at-a-glance charts and diagrams featuring endangered species and famous ecologists

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Jennifer Freeman is a science writer focusing on connections between science and society. She has written on topics ranging from health to climate change. She recently contributed to Climate: The Force That Shapes Our World, writing about water issues relating to climate change. As a writer at the Earth Institute at Columbia University, she communicated about science in support of sustainable development. Freeman lives in New York City.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

The Ultimate Illustrated Guide for Nonscientists

Science 101: Ecology shows how every living and nonliving thing has a unique role to play on Earth.

Learn why most plants and animals would die if insects became extinct. Discover the surprising value of large predators in the world's ecosystems. Experience Earth's extremes, from the sweltering rain forest of Costa Rica to the frozen tundra of Siberia.

• Clear, engaging text details ecology's past, present, and future

• Comprehensive information on the world's animal and plant populations, and the unique and varied habitats in which they live

• More than 250 full-color photographs and illustrations

• Ready Reference section with at-a-glance charts and diagrams featuring endangered species and famous ecologists

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Harper Perennial
• Date d'édition: 2007
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0060891335
• ISBN 13: 9780060891336
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 224
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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