Life on Earth
Subtitle: An Encyclopedia of Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution (2 vol. set)
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Published: December 17, 2002
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 793
ISBN-13: 9781576072868
Subjects: Ecological science, the Biosphere; History; Science; History: World; General; Reference; Wildlife; Science / General; Biodiversity; Biodiversity conservation; Biological diversity; Biological diversity conservat; Ecology; Encyclopedias; Evolution (Biology)
Description: This two-volume set provides a guide for high school students and above to the planet's diverse life forms and the systems that support them. The 200 cross-referenced entries (about two-to-six pages in length) cover topics such as ecosystems, major groups of organisms, threats to biodiversity, ways to reduce or prevent further damage, and related academic disciplines. The book includes b&w photographs and drawings, many of which add to understanding of the text.