Investigating Earth's Desert, Grassland, and Rainforest Biomes

Perhaps the most prominent elements in the patchwork pattern formed by Earth's regions and ecosystems are its deserts, grasslands, and rainforests. Though vastly different from one another and often separated by thousands of miles, these biomes are all life-sustaining components of a larger environmental network. This volume examines each of these captivating regions and the various species that thrive within them. Vivid photographs, illustrations, and maps provide colorful glimpses of each biome.