Plant Survival - Adapting to a Hostile World

Informationen zum Autor Brian Capon received a Ph.D. in botany from the University of Chicago. For thirty years he was a professor of botany at California State University, Los Angeles.  Klappentext This book! for young readers ages 10 and up! is filled with detailed information about the fascinating world of plant ecology. Discusses how plants have adapted to survive the challenges of various habitats. This is a black-and-white edition. Zusammenfassung Unlike animals that can run from danger or migrate to a more hospitable environment, plants must rely on adaptations that permit them to survive where they are. The mechanisms that plants employ to survive are explained and illustrated in this primer.

Product details

• Authors: Brian Capon
• Publisher: Workman Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 24.07.2009
• EAN: 9780881922875
• ISBN: 978-0-88192-287-5
• No. of pages: 144
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Nature, technology > Nature: general, reference works; Gardening, NATURE / Ecosystems & Habitats / Deserts, GARDENING / Reference, Reference works, The Earth: Natural History General, The Earth: natural history: general interest, Arid zones, deserts