Temperate Climates

by Cath Senker

Overview

The climate in a region affects all aspects of life. This book looks at temperate climates. It explores the characteristics of the land and weather in regions with temperate climates, and how plants, animals, and people have adapted to life in temperate regions. The effects of climate change and other developments  are also covered.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781484637821
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2017
Series:	Focus on Climate Zones Series
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.31(w) x 9.44(h) x 0.38(d)
Lexile:	NC990L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

Cath Senker has over twenty years' experience in children's educational publishing and has written around 100 books for children for a range of publishers. Her books include highly regarded titles on Anne Frank, the Black Death and the Vietnam War, books on religions and the conflict between North and South Korea, and forthcoming titles on Self-Harm and Relationships. She lives the green lifestyle and has undertaken voluntary work for a range of organizations.

Table of Contents

Where are the temperate climate zones? — What are temperate climates like? — Which plants live in the temperate regions? — Which animals live in the temperate regions? — How do people use resources in temperate climates? — What are the threats to the temperate regions? — How can we protect the temperate zones?

Interviews

Fun, engaging text for young readers; supports Next Gen Science Standards and curriculum topics; fascinating facts; diagrams; large color photos; glossary; index

Editorial Reviews

Top 10 Biomes Series. Concentrating on climate, these detailed titles discuss how plants, animals, and people have adapted to living in each biome. Accompanied by numerous maps and photos, they also underscore natural resources, threats posed (particularly by human impact), and ways to protect them.

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