Summary:

Explains how the "rain shadow," or dry environment, develops on the
leeward side of many high mountain ranges, and contrasts it with the
rain forest, or wetter environment, on the windward side.

Classification:

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Dewey Class: 574.5264 -- Biology
LCC Number: QC929

Book Details:

Language: eng
Physical Description: 32 p. : ill. ; 19 x 24 cm.
Edition Info: (lib. bdg.)

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Libraries this book has an entry in:

•	Boulder Public Library (Boulder, CO) (last modified on 11/16/2011)
•	University of Wisconsin--Madison (last modified on 02/09/2010)
•	Library of Congress (last modified on 11/26/2004)
•	Connecticut State University (last modified on 08/19/2004)