Woodward, Susan L.

Provides a general overview of marine habitats, and looks at the specific characteristics of coastal, continental shelf, and deep sea biomes, describing their physical environments and the types of organisms that commonly inhabit them. Includes maps, diagrams, photographs, and illustrations.

Provides a comprehensive overview of terrestrial and aquatic biomes, and examines the climates, geography, wildlife, and plant life found in each biome.

Describes and compares the characteristics of temperate and tropical grassland biomes, featuring a general overview of their climates, soil types, vegetation, and typical plants and animals, and providing a look at specific grassland biomes throughout the world. Includes maps, diagrams, photographs, and illustrations.

Describes the climate, plant and animal life, origins, and human impacts of four principal types of biomes, including terrestrial, freshwater, marine, and human-dominated, and discusses what scientific exploration has revealed about each of them. Includes maps and photographs.

Alphabetized entries examine invasive animal species and their impact on the environment, covering microorganisms through mammals, and including background essays, general descriptions, and related information.