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Deserts (Biomes of the Earth) by Chelsea House Publications [Publications, Chelsea House] is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

What is Deserts (Biomes of the Earth) about?

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.

Who reads Deserts (Biomes of the Earth)?

It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.

Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.

Author
Chelsea House Publications [Publications, Chelsea House]
Publisher
Facts On File, Inc.; Chelsea House
Published
2006
Language
EN
ISBN
9780816053209
Category
nonfiction
Subjects
Literary Fiction, Fiction, Science

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