Describes the characteristics of the temperate grasslands, vast areas of land with no trees and lots of grass, examines the plants and animals that live in temperate grassland biomes, and looks at some of the major environmental concerns regarding temperate grasslands.
Provides an illustrated introduction to grassland biomes, explaining what grasslands are, how they work, the plant and animal life they support, the resources grasslands provide, and the problems of environmental destruction. Includes a look at the life of a young man living in Argentina.
Presents a short study of the various types of grasslands including edaphic grasslands, climatic grasslands, and derived grasslands, where they are located, endangered plants and animals, and efforts to protect them.
Presents a comprehensive look at the tropical grasslands biome, examining its climate, plants, animals, people, and future, and includes detailed views of some famous or important grassland locations.
Presents a comprehensive look at the temperate grasslands biome, examining its climate, plants, animals, people, and future, and includes detailed views of some famous or important grassland locations.
Explores the grassland ecosystem, explaining what grasslands are and where they are found, looking atplant and animal life in and around grasslands, and discussing threats to grassland environments.