biosphere

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biosphere

The ages of Gaia

a biography of our living earth
1995
Offers a new scientific synthesis in harmony with the Greek conception of the Earth as a living whole, as Gaia.

Cycles of life

civilization and the biosphere
1997
Analyzes the roles of microorganisms, plants, animals, and humans in the biogeochemical cycle, highlighting the ways in which humans are harming the environment and exploring what can be done to help maintain balance in the biosphere.

What's so special about planet Earth?

2013
Presents an illustrated introduction to the Earth, describes the atmospheres of the other planets in the solar system, and explains the reasons why Earth is capable of sustaining life.

The living planet

a portrait of the earth
1984
Continues: Life on earth. The story of the Earth's surface and its colonization by animals and plants.

The biosphere

2006
Explores the environment and inhabitants of the earth, and examines the cycle of energy and matter, freshwater biomes, deserts, grasslands, and forests, the effects of pollution on the environment, and endangered species.

The planet of puzzles

2011
Why has the base crew on the Planet of Puzzles disappeared? Your mission is to rescue the crew, using your knowledge of data handling, including tables, charts, graphs, averages, and probability.

Gaia

the growth of an idea
1990
Offers an overview of the debate on the hypothesis that the Earth is a single living organism.

Biosphere

ecosystems and biodiversity loss
2008
Describes how the diversity of life on Earth is being destroyed now by human activities at a rate ten to one-hundred times faster than in the planet's history. Discusses the importance of preserving ecosystems, restoring habitats, and stopping global warming.

The biosphere

realm of life
2007
Presents a brief study of the Earth's biosphere, discussing where life comes from and how life has changed over the centuries.

Ecology

our living planet
1990
Presents for the primary level a survey of pressing issues of conservation as they affect our entire planet and everything living on it.

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