Islands do not always contain everything needed for human survival. This amazing book takes a look at the unique problems of living on land surrounded by water. Beautiful photos help show how island dwellers have survived and adapted over centuries to living on island habitats in such places as New Zealand, Hawaii, and Iceland.

Includes index.

Human habitats --Island habitats -- Life in New Zealand -- Life in Iceland -- Life in Hawaii -- Life on a desert island -- Activity -- Glossary and index.