The Horn Book Guide

SCIENCE

Desonie, Dana

Biosphere: Ecosystems and Biodiversity Loss

206 pp. | Chelsea | December, 2007 | Library ISBN 978-0-8160-6219-5 $35.00

(4) YA Our Fragile Planet series. Each of these textbooklike volumes starts with standard facts on such topics as classification, biomes, and ecosystems. The focus shifts to the negative impacts humans have on the environment. Both end with steps that can be taken to reverse these ill effects. Illustrations and photographs help break up the lengthy texts. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Our Fragile Planet titles: Biosphere and Polar Regions.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford