taiga ecology

A short study of boreal forests, discussing where they are found around the world, the boreal climates and seasons, plants, animals, challenges to the ecosystem, and other related topics. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resource.

Photographs and text explore the life cycles of many of the animals and plants that live in the rigorous climate of the great northern forest and explains how they have adapted to the region's climate.

"In the far-north latitudes, just below the treeless tundra of the polar region, a forest of evergreen trees encircles the earth. This is the boreal forest, and it is the biggest terrestrial ecosystem in the world"--From cover.

A short study of boreal forests, discussing where they are found around the world, the boreal climates and seasons, plants, animals, challenges to the ecosystem, and other related topics.

Text and watercolor paintings describe the plants, animals, and climate of the boreal forest and discuss threats to the ecosystem.

Presents an introduction to the taiga biome, examining its climate, plants, animals, people, and future, and including detailed views of some particular taiga regions.

An introduction to taiga ecology.

"A book for young readers about the taiga"-- Provided by publisher.

An introduction to the coniferous forest biome, covering trees, plants, wildlife, and more.

"Explore the taiga of Canada and learn all about what it's like to live in this biome, from what kinds of plants and animals are found there to what kinds of weather it receives"--Provided by publisher.