island ecology

The removal of a family of wolves from a small island causes a disruption in the food chain that has a devastating effect on all the other animals on the island.

Describes the formation, naming, and colonization of the twenty-seven-year-old volcanic island Surtsey and how the first animals and plants became established there.

Photographs and simple text describe the earth's numerous islands, how they develop, and the people and animals living on them.

"General overview of ocean, island, and polar region ecosystems, including an exploration of disturbances these ecosystems face due to human interference, pollution, and climate change, and current conservation and reclamation efforts. Features include fact boxes, glossary, list of recommended reading and web sites, and index"--Provided by publisher.

Examines life on some of the major islands around the world, describing their geography, ecology, and the history of humans living in these environments.

Discusses the people, plant and animal life, ecology, and geology of islands.

Introduces some notable islands around the world, including Madagascar, Hawaii, and South Georgia.

An artist and her daughter explore a North Carolina barrier island and tell of all they observe during the course of a September day.

Presents color photographs of islands around the world, and includes information about different types of islands, their formation, the processes by which they are populated by plants, animals, and humans, and the destruction of the natural habitats due to human settlements.