Books in Spotlight on Ecology and Life Science series

If an organism isn’t suited to survive in its environment, their genetic traits won’t likely be passed on to the next generation. This is natural selection at work. It’s survival of the fittest, and this book takes an in-depth look at why some organisms survive and thrive while others slowly die out. Elementary curricula and STEM concepts from the Next Generation Science Standards are covered in detail. Age-appropriate text and colorful images make this important life science topic easy for young readers to understand.

Some animals migrate thousands of miles each year. This book introduces readers to the concept of animal migration and answers many questions about where animals go and why. Readers will learn about some of the most famous migratory animals in the world, from wildebeests to Monarch butterflies. Brilliant photographs of migrating animals are sure to bring this science concept to life. Readers are sure to be in awe of the great migrations that occur around the world each year.

An environment is a physical setting full of living and nonliving things that affect how animals live and act. This engaging book examines how animals interact with, depend on, and are influenced by their environment. Readers will learn how an environment can support a variety of animals and how these animals respond to environmental changes. The text also focuses on how humans affect the environment in both positive and negative ways. Engaging photographs add visual interest and help readers make connections with the text.

Animals have developed some extraordinary adaptations in order to survive in their environment. This book delves into the life science concept of adaptation, and how certain adaptations help animals survive and thrive. Readers will love learning about creatures that use poison to hunt and camouflage to hide. This book highlights animals with specific adaptions, such as the speedy cheetah and the huge blue whale. Photographs of wildlife show readers what these adaptations look like in real life.

Earth is full of many different habitats, from marshes to mountains to the deep sea. Readers will enjoy learning about the different kinds of creatures that live in each habitat. This book also explores the concept of ecosystems and adaptations through accessible text combined with vibrant photographs. Together, the text and photographs of different kinds of habitats will open readers’ eyes to the diversity of life on Earth. This round-the-world adventure through different habitats is sure to excite young readers about ecology and life science.

Some animals migrate thousands of miles each year. This book introduces readers to the concept of animal migration and answers many questions about where animals go and why. Readers will learn about some of the most famous migratory animals in the world, from wildebeests to Monarch butterflies. Brilliant photographs of migrating animals are sure to bring this science concept to life. Readers are sure to be in awe of the great migrations that occur around the world each year.