Arctic and Alpine Biomes

This volume in the Greenwood Guides to Biomes of the World: series covers the biomes at high altitudes and near the poles, including the arctic tundra biomes, the Mid-Latitude Alpine Tundra Biome (found in the mountain ranges of North America, Asia, and South America), and the tropical alpine tundra biome (for example, Hawaii). Maps, photos, diagrams, drawings, and tables accompany the text Offers sidebars that highlight habitats, species, and ecological relationships Includes a bibliography of accessible resources for further research