Ecosystems are presented in their entirety with details on their history, biology, wildlife, beauty, problems, and influence on culture. This interdisciplinary approach emphasizes the complex, interrelated nature of each biome, giving readers the most integrated portrayal of the natural world available. Coverage offers a basic introduction to ecological concepts and demonstrates how these concepts affect the relationship between humans and their environment.

The Ecosystem set provides a lively and detailed exploration for high school students, undergraduates, and general readers.

Temperate Forests explores the ecology, biology, chemistry, history, and economics of the forest, which is home to much of our favorite flora and fauna.

Coverage includes:
-- The role of the temperate forest in the modern economy
-- A historical perspective, from the evolution of forests and forestry to the portrayal of the forest in fairytales, legends, and Shakespeare
-- The biome's current health on an international level
-- Future prospects for sustainable forest management.