Biosphere : ecosystems and biodiversity loss /
Dana Desonie.
- New York : Chelsea House Publishers, c2008.
- xii, 206 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 25 cm.
- Our fragile planet. .
- Desonie, Dana. Our fragile planet. .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 195-199) and index.
The origin and evolution of life -- Life on Earth -- Earth's ecosystems -- Extinction in earth history -- Loss of habitat -- Pollution -- Climate change -- Over-harvesting animals and plants -- Invasive species -- Why biodiversity is important -- Saving endangered and threatened species -- Preserving lands -- The future of biodiversity conservation.