Life in the Rainforest: Animals, People, Plants introduces young readers to the rich and diverse life found in tropical rainforests. The book explains how different living things—animals, plants, and people—depend on each other to survive. Readers learn about unique rainforest animals, the different layers of vegetation, and how indigenous communities live in harmony with nature. The book a…
Tropical Rainforests: Tropical rainforests are home to a rich variety of life and this book shows where these environments are and explains why they have special importance. Every living thing, from the bacteria around the great trees' roots to the dazzling diversity of life in the canopy and, of course, the trees themselves, has an important role in the forest's survival.
Every creature in the forest—from the tiny beetle to the giant bear—depends on trees for survival. Trees give off oxygen for living things to breathe, and they provide a home for countless bugs and animals all over the planet. This engaging book introduces children to the wildlife that lives in the world’s forests.
Life in a Coral Reef in Kidhaven's Ecosystems series explores the active and vibrant world of coral reef habitats, one of the most complex ecosystems on Earth. Three chapters describe different types of corals and explain how reefs are formed, illustrate a variety of coral reef plant and animal life, and discuss a number of environmental issues that threaten coral reefs and the conservation eff…
Take a deep breath and dive into an amazing watery world! Discover everything you need to know about oceans with this brilliant book. One hundred facts, fantastic illustrations, and hilarious cartoons reveal all aspects of ocean life, while fun quizzes test your knowledge.
This title provides an introduction to rivers in the local environment with ideas for activities and investigations.
In this series that covers all of Earth's key habitats, each book reveals the life cycles of eleven animals which link together to create three different food chains. At the end of the book a simple overview helps readers understand how the three food chains interact to create a food web-the perfect first introduction to this core science concept. The world's forests are rich habitats that supp…
The unique challenges of living in the world's highest places require special adaptations to survive and thrive, from the lowest animals on the food chain like the mosquito and the earwig, right through fascinating top level predators like the elusive snow leopard and the wolverine. Life Cycles: Mountain by Sean Callery examines three food chains in the globe's highest regions: the Andes of Sou…
Biodiversity in the ocean is critical to the health of the planet, yet very few texts are available that explain the variety of aquatic food chains. Through appealing photography, clear text, and engaging design, Life Cycles: Ocean by Sean Callery examines one lifecycle in each of three oceans-The Indo-Pacific Ocean, The Pacific Ocean, and the Atlantic/Indian Ocean. At the end the three cycles …