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Deserts - Couverture rigide

Allaby, Michael

 
9780816053209: Deserts
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 0816053200 ISBN 13 : 9780816053209
Editeur : Facts On File Inc, 2006

Synopsis

Life in the desert holds a range of biological adaptations. From camels to desert scorpions to snakes, the biodiversity of these areas is fascinating. ""Deserts"" presents the intricacies of this seemingly barren and harsh ecosystem, explaining how and why deserts form, where they are found on Earth, and their basic characteristics. Chapter-by-chapter coverage describes the fauna of the desert, the history of these habitats, the relationship of humanity to the deserts, the climate of desert areas, subtropical and polar deserts, and more. ""Deserts"" concludes with chapters on desert industries and threats to this ecosystem, including climate change, the spreading of deserts, overgrazing, and water depletion. New developments for managing the deserts are also discussed.

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À propos de l'auteur

Michael Allaby is the author, coauthor, or editor of more than 40 books, mainly on science, natural history, and environmental topics. Among other professional affiliations, he is a member of the New York Academy of Sciences and the Association of British Science Writers. For Facts On File, Allaby has written the eight-volume Dangerous Weather set, as well as the acclaimed two-volume Encyclopedia of Weather and Climate.

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Éditeur
Facts On File Inc
Date d'édition
2006
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0816053200
ISBN 13 
9780816053209
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
272
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Personne responsable
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