This title will introduce readers to grassland ecosystems, the plants and animals that thrive there, its climate, its food web, any threats to it, and conservat

Earth's plants, animals, and other organisms live in a diverse array of ecosystems. The conditions in these places vary dramatically, ranging from steamy rain f

Background; The nature of grassland; Problems in studying grassland ecosystems; Natural temperate grasslands; Semi-natural temperate meadows and pastures; Tropi

Readers will learn about the two main types of grassland biomes, which are tropical grasslands (savannas) and temperate grasslands. The text will focus on the c

This book contains 28 chapters with emphasis on the interactive nature of the relationships between the soil, plant, animal and environmental components of gras