tundra ecology

This book introduces two forms of tundra, alpine and Arctic, and describes the plants and animals of tundra areas and the need for preservation of these environments.

Offers a comprehensive overview of the Arctic and Alpine biomes, exploring each region's climate, geography, wildlife, and plant life.

Describes the characteristics of tundra biomes, looks at where they are located in the world, discusses why tundra environments are important, and identifies some of the plants and animals that live in them. Includes an activity.

Examines the climate, land formations, plant life, and animals of the frozen arctic land called tundra, and discusses current preservation efforts.

Describes the fragile ecosystem of a tundra.

Describes tundras, discussing where they are located, plants and animals, and the importance of protecting them.

Briefly describes the climate, land formations, plant life, and animals of the frozen arctic land called tundra.

Presents stories and factual information about the high-country animals that live in the harsh but lovely alpine tundra.

Takes readers on a walk in the tundra, showing examples of how the animals and plants of the tundra are connected and dependent on each other and the tundra's soil and climate.