ecology

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ecology

Ecology

Provides information about ecology in general, specific ecosystems, and our changing understanding of life around us.

Oceans

Describes the geography, geology, chemistry and physics, atmosphere, biology, ecology, history and exploration, uses, health, and management of ocean biomes, and includes photographs, charts, illustrations, a glossary, and an index.

Tundra

Describes the geography, geology, ecosystem, biodiversity, history, uses, and future of tundra biomes, and includes photographs, charts, illustrations, a glossary, and an index.

Lakes and rivers

Describes the physical geography, biology, ecology, history, uses, and management of lake and river biomes; looks at the unique properties of freshwater, lakes, and rivers; features portraits of specific lakes and rivers around the world; and includes photographs, charts, illustrations, a glossary, and an index.

Polar & subpolar climates

Introduces polar and subpolar climates along with the people, plants and animals that inhabit them.

Extreme encounters

how it feels to be drowned in quicksand, shredded by piranhas, swept up in a tornado, and dozens of other unpleasant experiences--
Recounts the experiences of men and women who have experienced some of the most dangerous conditions and circumstances in the world.

Tapped

Examines how the bottled water industry affects our health, climate change, pollution, and our reliance on oil.

Photosynthesis

The food chain would be nothing without producers, and producers could not exist without the process of photosynthesis. This title explains what photosynthesis is and how it works. The book is complete with colorful photographs and clear and informative photo diagrams and text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.

Food chains

Food chains are incredible and delicate systems that show how energy flows through an ecosystem. This title explains what a food chain is and the major players in it, like producers, consumers, and decomposers. The book is complete with colorful photographs and clear and informative photo diagrams and text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.

Southern Ocean

Did you know that the Southern Ocean has some of the deepest waters on Earth. Its deepest point is almost four times deeper than the Grand Canyon. Find out more in Southern Ocean.

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