Life in the desert holds a range of biological adaptations. From camels to desert scorpions to snakes, the biodiversity of these areas is fascinating. Deserts presents the intricacies of this seemingly barren and harsh ecosystem, explaining how and why deserts form, where they are found on Earth, and their basic characteristics. Chapter-by-chapter coverage describes the fauna of the desert, the history of these habitats, the relationship of humanity to the deserts, the climate of desert areas, subtropical and polar deserts, and more. Deserts concludes with chapters on desert industries and threats to this ecosystem, including climate change, the spreading of deserts, overgrazing, and water depletion. New developments for managing the deserts are also discussed.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Facts on File Inc
ISBN-13
9780816053209
eBay Product ID (ePID)
96037443
Product Key Features
Author
Michael Allaby
Publication Name
Deserts
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Geography & Geosciences, Biology
Publication Year
2006
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
272 Pages
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Michael Allaby
Illustrator
Richard Garratt
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
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