Overview
East Africa's savanna-home to an astonishing diversity of large mammals and famous for its mass migrations of wildebeest, zebras, and other herbivores-is the most famous example of the spectacular tropical grassland biome.
Biologists divide the living world into major zones called biomes, including deserts, oceans, tropical forests, and tundra. Looking at biomes helps us understand the connections between our planet's climate and the plants and animals that live there. Biomes also have a huge impact on people. Each book reveals the fascinating web of relationships between climate, plants, animals, and people that makes every biome unique.
Inside this book
Superb photography, bringing each biome dramatically to life
Clear maps of each major region of every featured habitat identify the main areas of environmental stress
Fact panels give at-a-glance information on each region
Meets curriculum standards for the study of biomes and their importance for plants, animals, and people
Glossary, sources of further information, and index
Synopsis
East Africa's savanna-home to an astonishing diversity of large mammals and famous for its mass migrations of wildebeest, zebras, and other herbivores-is the most famous example of the spectacular tropical grassland biome.
Biologists divide the living world into major zones called biomes, including deserts, oceans, tropical forests, and tundra. Looking at biomes helps us understand the connections between our planet's climate and the plants and animals that live there. Biomes also have a huge impact on people. Each book reveals the fascinating web of relationships between climate, plants, animals, and people that makes every biome unique.
Inside this book
Superb photography, bringing each biome dramatically to life
Clear maps of each major region of every featured habitat identify the main areas of environmental stress
Fact panels give at-a-glance information on each region
Meets curriculum standards for the study of biomes and their importance for plants, animals, and people
Glossary, sources of further information, and index
Heather Robertson - Children's Literature
Picture the African savannah. Tall yellow grasses wave in the breeze. Acacia trees with their flat tops dot the landscape. Giraffes and zebras graze peacefully while lions wait patiently for the right moment to pounce. The African savannah is a perfect example of a tropical grassland, the biome studied in this book, one in the "Biomes Atlases" series. While plant life remains small, grasslands are home to some of the largest animals in the world including the largest snake (the anaconda), the largest rodent (the capybara) and, of course, elephants, the largest land animal. The book is divided into five sections, each highlighting one aspect of the grassland climate. Throughout the text are short sidebars that explain not just the biome, but also the science behind the study of biomes. Between each section is a detailed study of a specific grassland region. Also included is a glossary and detailed index. While the book is informative, the text can drag somewhat. A student would find it an excellent resource, if not a straight read. 2003, Raintree, Ages 9 to 12.
Editorials
Children's Literature
Picture the African savannah. Tall yellow grasses wave in the breeze. Acacia trees with their flat tops dot the landscape. Giraffes and zebras graze peacefully while lions wait patiently for the right moment to pounce. The African savannah is a perfect example of a tropical grassland, the biome studied in this book, one in the "Biomes Atlases" series. While plant life remains small, grasslands are home to some of the largest animals in the world including the largest snake (the anaconda), the largest rodent (the capybara) and, of course, elephants, the largest land animal. The book is divided into five sections, each highlighting one aspect of the grassland climate. Throughout the text are short sidebars that explain not just the biome, but also the science behind the study of biomes. Between each section is a detailed study of a specific grassland region. Also included is a glossary and detailed index. While the book is informative, the text can drag somewhat. A student would find it an excellent resource, if not a straight read. 2003, Raintree, Ages 9 to 12.— Heather Robertson