Author: de Rothschild, David

An unlikely series of accidents made Earth the only known planet suitable for life. Life itself changed the planet to create the "biosphere,"which scientists divide into "biomes"such as Desert, Ocean, Tropical Forest, and Grassland. This anthology celebrates our fragile planet, biome by biome, and offers inspiring ideas for protecting it. Each section explores the ecological structure of a particular biome and how human interference can upset its balance. Throughout the book, spectacular photography showcases the living world's endless diversity and beauty. 256 pp.