Arctic and Alpine Biomes

by Joyce A. Quinn

Overview

This volume in the Greenwood Guides to Biomes of the World: series covers the biomes at high altitudes and near the poles, including the arctic tundra biomes, the Mid-Latitude Alpine Tundra Biome (found in the mountain ranges of North America, Asia, and South America), and the tropical alpine tundra biome (for example, Hawaii).

• Maps, photos, diagrams, drawings, and tables accompany the text
• Offers sidebars that highlight habitats, species, and ecological relationships
• Includes a bibliography of accessible resources for further research

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780313340178
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	09/30/2008
Series:	Greenwood Guides to Biomes of the World
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	7.25(w) x 10.25(h) x 0.85(d)
Age Range:	14 - 18 Years

About the Author

JOYCE A. QUINN is Professor in the Department of Geography at California State University, Fresno.

Table of Contents

Preface

Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. Arctic and Antarctic Tundra

Chapter 3. Mid-latitude Alpine Tundra

Chapter 4. Tropical Alpine Environments

Glossary

Bibliography