habitat (ecology)

Illustrations and text detail the natural habitats of animals with examples from the ocean to the rain forest.

Describes the variety of plant and animal life supported by the pond habitat, explaining how these habitats are threatened and how they can be preserved for the future.

Describes such animal habitats as tundra, swamps, deserts, jungle, and sea, briefly introducing some of the animals that live in them.

An encyclopedia of animals, arranged according to their habitats.

Describes the plant and animal life associated with a fallen tree, all of which create a miniature, co-dependent ecosystem.

Examines the main types of largescale habitats found in the world, as well as smaller types, and shows what is happening to them.

Presents an introduction to the oceans of the world, describing their evolution and modern formation, physical features and composition, waves and water circulation, their impact on climate, and some famous oceanographers of the past.

Presents the formation, composition, and maintenance of these intricate ecological units and the various life forms they support. Dramatic full-color photographs and in-depth profiles of Earths major lakes highlight the beauty and complexity of these regions.

Presents an introduction to the forests and grasslands of the world, describing their different forms, evolution and modern formation, physical features and composition, and their impact on climate.

Offers an introduction to different land habitats, including rain forests, mountains, caves, grasslands, deserts, and the Arctic, discussing their physical features and the animals that live there.