Tropical Climates

by Cath Senker

Overview

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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781484637838
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:	NC1010L (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 Tropical Climates? 4

What are Tropical Climates Like? 6

Which Plants Due in Tropical Regions? 10

Feature: Tropical Rain Forest Zones 12

Which Animals Live in the Tropical Regions? 16

Feature: Orangutans in the Oil Palms 20

Who Lives in Tropical Regions? 22

Feature: Ecotourism - Mara Maboisho Conservancy 28

What Resources are There in the Tropics? 30

Feature: Foncho and Fairtrade Bananas 32

What Are The Threats To The Tropical Regions? 36

How Can We Protect The Tropical Regions? 42

Glossary 46

Read More 47

Index 48

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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