Did you know that the Arctic Tundra is the world's youngest biome? Located at latitudes 55 to 70 North the tundra is a vast and treeless land which covers about 20 of the Earth's surface. The tundra is the world's coldest and driest biomes. This title helps students to obtain and combine information to describe climates in different regions of the world.
Explores the ecology of tundras, featuring photographs, maps, and illustrations, along with information on the plants and animals that are native to tundra biomes, and also discusses environmental changes that have impacted these habitats.
Presents an introduction to the chain of life in a tundra environment, including an explanation of what a tundra is, a definition of a food chain, and descriptions of the different plant and animal life that live on the tundra as well as how they survive.
"This photo-illustrated book for early readers describes the tundra ecosystem and the plants and animals adapted to live there. Includes picture glossary and index"--Provided by publisher.
The tundra is the most remote and least inhabited biome on Earth. Few people get to see these remote and foreboding landscapes. Readers will learn what can live in these harsh environments and why such an unwelcoming place is essential to all life on Earth. Vibrant color photographs help students get a complete picture of the tundra. Compare and Contrast and Think About It boxes allow readers to put what they have learned to use and expand that knowledge.
