Essential Atlas of Ecology
, by Parramon's Editorial Team; Tola, Jose; Infiesta, Eva; Parramon Ediciones Editorial TeamNote: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9780764130946 | 0764130943
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 5/30/2005
One of two brand-new titles in Barron’sEssential Atlasseries for Spring 2005, this book combines text with full-color photos and art on every page to examine the planet Earth as the habitat for all known life forms. Following a general introduction, theEssential Atlas of Ecologypresents a series of generously illustrated two-page spreads, each focusing on a separate ecological topic. Among them are: The biosphere: water, light, and energy; the atmosphere and the Earth’s climates; the ecological pyramid; the oceans and coastal regions; rivers and lakes; contamination of our ecosystems; organic methods in agriculture; smog and other urban contamination problems; deforestation; the shrinking ozone layer; recycling products for ecological stability; and many other topics related to ecological problems and their solutions.