Includes bibliographical references (p. 29) and index.
Contents:
What is a biome? -- Landscape and climate of the mountains -- Plants growing in the mountains have adapted -- Animals living in the mountains have adapted -- Environmental threats -- Biodiversity at risk -- The future of the mountains -- Conservation challenge.
Summary:
The majesty of the earth's alpine biome is captured in this guide that discusses threats such as acid rain, climate change, and habitat destruction, clearly depicting how these factors affect the world's mountains. Discusses the landscape and climate of mountains, how mountains are formed, and the animals and plants that live in them.
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