grassland ecology

"This volume introduces many of the animal species that live in grasslands, prairies, and steppes. Special features include a glossary, photographs, an index, detailed captions describing each animal, and inset maps showing where on the globe the different species are found".

Describes the desert, grassland, and rainforest biomes of the Earth, including their different geological and environmental characteristics, where they are located on Earth, and the plants and animals that live there.

Describes grasslands of the world, including the plants, animals and people found there. Suggests activities and questions for discussion and presents case studies of specific grasslands.

Describes the grassland environment and the mammals, birds, reptiles, and invertebrates that live there.

Text and color photos describe the plants, animals, and climate of the grassland ecosystem, as well as several specific grasslands; also includes a glossary and a list of further resources.

Describes grasslands around the world and their animal and human inhabitants.

Describes the climate and plant life of the world's grasslands and introduces several of the animals, including the wildebeest, gazelle, elephant, and kangaroo, that inhabit grassland areas.

Discusses the plant and animal life of prairies and grasslands throughout the world.

Discusses the characteristics of grasslands, where they are located, and the plants, animals, and people that inhabit them.