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. |
| Description | 48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), map ; 24 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Second 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 note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 47) and index. |
| LCCN | 2011017629 |
| ISBN | 9781599534589 (hbk.) |
| ISBN | 1599534584 (hbk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 577.5 T468E | ✔ Available | Place Hold |
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 577.5 T468E | ✔ Available | Place Hold |