Extreme environments : living on the edge / by Amy Tilmont and Jeff Garside ; with Mark Stewart.

Author/creator Tilmont, Amy
Other author Garside, Jeff.
Other author Stewart, Mark (Mark L.)
Format Book
Publication Info[Chicago] : Norwood House Press, ©2012.
Description48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), map ; 24 cm.
Subjects

SeriesSecond nature
Second nature (Chicago, Ill.) ^A1063585
Contents What's the problem? -- How we got here -- If we do nothing -- Bright ideas -- Trailblazers -- Field tested -- Career opportunities -- Expert opinions -- What can I do?
Abstract "From desert villagers to tube worms clustered around ocean vents, life has a remarkable way of surviving and thriving in the most challenging of places. This book looks at how humans and animals have evolved to flourish in the unlikeliest locations...and at just how fragile these fringe ecosystems can be"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 47) and index.
LCCN 2011017629
ISBN9781599534589 (hbk.)
ISBN1599534584 (hbk.)

Availability

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Joyner TRC Nonfiction 577.5 T468E ✔ Available Place Hold
Joyner TRC Nonfiction 577.5 T468E ✔ Available Place Hold