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Grassland biodiversity Grassland biodiversity Johan Runas "Genetic diversity and species diversity are both crucial for ecosystem stability. Analysis of plant diversity aims to understand the organization and the variability of biological populations within… OL15408940W
Grasslands Grasslands Delia Goetz Introduces the three types of grasslands that cover much of the earth's surface. OL1544020W
Biodiversity of grasslands Biodiversity of grasslands Greg Pyers "Discusses the variety of living things in the ecosystem of grasslands"--Provided by publisher. OL15538672W
Sustainable development in western China Sustainable development in western China Colin G. Brown This study provides a guide to & analysis of the intricate web of policies & institutions that now impact on grassland degradation & sustainable development in China's pastoral region. It also reveal… OL16173074W
Planet Earth Planet Earth Mark Brownlow,Alastair Fothergill,Jonny Keeling With a production budget of $25 million, the makers of Blue Planet: Seas of Life crafted this epic story of life on Earth. Five years in production, with over 2, 000 days in the field, using 40 camer… OL16535011W
Mountains, deserts, and grasslands Mountains, deserts, and grasslands World Book, Inc "General overview of mountain, desert, and grassland ecosystems, including an exploration of disturbances these ecosystems face due to human interference and climate change; and current conservation … OL17855196W
Fish and wildlife benefits of Farm Bill conservation programs Fish and wildlife benefits of Farm Bill conservation programs William R. Rooney,Krista E. M. Galley,Jonathan B. Haufler This publication updates the Heard et al. (2000) report, which summarized information concerning wildlife benefits derived from Farm Bill conservation programs. Since that initial report, the best re… OL20652496W
Seasons of the grassland biome Seasons of the grassland biome Shirley Duke Grassland biomes are unaltered areas of land where grass is the dominant plant life. They are inhabited by grazing mammals, ground-nesting birds, insects, and a few species of reptiles. This book all… OL20896862W
Grasslands Grasslands Violet Findley "What animal is jumping through the green grass? it's a rabbit! To learn who else lives in this habitat, read this book."-- OL22555634W
Disappearing prairies Disappearing prairies Jane Kelley For thousands of years, people have been changing the world's prairies. Now many prairies are in trouble. They are among the most threatened ecosystems on our planet. Will prairies survive? OL24261114W
Grasslands Grasslands Rose Pipes Introduces some notable grasslands around the world, including the Argentinian pampas, the North American prairie, and the Australian grasslands. OL2635211W
Prairie thunder Prairie thunder Dave Showalter Foreword -- Introduction -- Prairie thunder -- Colorado's abundant plain -- Prairie spring -- Prairie chickens -- Bison on the great plains -- Homesteading and the dust bowl -- Prairie summer -- War … OL26454960W
The Wind Wagon The Wind Wagon Celia Barker Lottridge Sam Peppard, a blacksmith in 1860s Kansas, builds a prairie schooner that sails to Denver, Colorado, powered by wind. OL2902578W
Grasslands Grasslands Casey Horton Describes how animals and humans depend on and shape the grasslands of the world. OL2905764W
Exploring our world Exploring our world Terry J. Jennings Discusses tropical forests and their effect on the plants, animals, and humans interacting with them. OL2919499W
The prairie The prairie Charles Rotter An introductory book on grasslands, with emphasis on the North American prairie, and including information on vegetation, animal life, human impact, and need for preservation. OL3958599W
Grasslands Grasslands Laura Purdie Salas Amazing Science: Ecosystems-Discover the science behind Earth’s diverse ecosystems. Readers are introduced to biomes, communities, and habitats while learning what they can do to protect each specifi… OL5829908W
North America North America Madeline Donaldson An introduction to some of the landmarks and characteristics of the continent of North America. OL6028731W
Grasslands (Geography Detective) Grasslands (Geography Detective) Philip Steele Describes grasslands of the world, including the plants, animals and people found there. Suggests activities and questions for discussion and presents case studies of specific grasslands. OL8195920W
Meadows Meadows John Feltwell xviii, 205 p. : 26 cm OL857802W
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