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Life in a deciduous forest /

MacMillan, Dianne M., 1943-

Life in a deciduous forest / Dianne M. MacMillan. - Minneapolis, MN : Lerner, c2003. - 72 p. : col. ill., col. map ; 27 cm. - Ecosystems in action .

Includes bibliographic references (p. 67) and index.

What is an ecosystem? -- The deciduous forest in the Adirondacks -- The canopy -- The understory and middle layers -- The ground layer and soil -- Biodiversity within the deciduous forest -- People and the Adirondack forest.

Explores the Adirondack forests of New York state, discussing how the forest develops, the plants and animals found there, and ways in which the living and nonliving parts of the forest work together.

6.7 5-8 Follett Library Resources

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