This book explains biomes and ecosystems in detail, as well as the ways in which life is created and sustained, how living organisms and their nonliving surroundings keep nature in balance, and the importance of maintaining a healthy diversity among Earth's creatures and their habitats.
General Note
Includes glossary.
Content Note
Earth's biosphere - The evolution of the biosphere - Biomes and ecosystems - Terrestrial ecosystem case studies - Aquatic ecosystem case studies.