Deserts The Living Drylands

Name: Deserts The Living Drylands
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ISBN: 9780262151122

ISBN-10: 026215112X

ISBN-13: 9780262151122

Edition: 2004

Authors: Sara Oldfield, Bruce Coleman Collection Staff

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Deserts represent the ultimate challenge to life on Earth. Their lack of water and extreme temperatures make survival difficult for both wildlife and people, yet deserts are rich in animal and plant life and culture. Their unique species and ancient civilizations include fragile treasures needing protection in a rapidly changing world. Deserts are among our planet's last great wilderness regions, and they continue to offer scientific puzzles and new discoveries. Deserts: The Living Drylandsis a celebration of the world's least understood ecosystems. In this richly illustrated book -- featuring 180 color photographs -- wildlife expert Sara Oldfield leads readers on a journey to some of the…

Book details

List price: $30.95
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: MIT Press
Publication date: 7/23/2004
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 160
Size: 10.00" wide x 13.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 3.036
Language: English



Foreword



Deserts around the world



Africa



The Middle East



Asia



Australia



The Americas



The dryland future


Sketch map of arid regions of the world


Desert species of concern


World Heritage sites located in arid environments


Useful addresses


Further reading


Index


Acknowledgments


Picture credits