Books in Follow the Food Chain series

All healthy ecosystems rely on a food chain and at the top of every food chain there is a formidable hunter, so ferocious that all the other animals know to stay away. With bright, exciting images and accessible text, this high-interest series examines the traits that have allowed these animals to elude predators, and also the ways that their prey tries to avoid capture. Fact Boxes provide additional information on the fearsome animals, while “Links in the Food Chain” sidebars closely examine specific predator/prey relationships. Curious readers will be pleased to find a specially selected list of titles for further reading on this thrilling topic.

The lion is the undisputed king of Africa's grasslands, comfortably placed at the top of most of the habitat's food chains. This dynamic book offers a vividly detailed look at the grassland biome, and the lion's position as apex predator. Fact-rich text examines the way that claws, teeth, eyes, and even mane help the lion track its prey, while also offering a comprehensive look at life within a pride of lions.

In spite of its bone-chilling climate, the Arctic is home to a wealth of species, from plankton to Polar Bears. This richly detailed book examines the Polar Bear, which has the distinction of being at the top of most of the Arctic's food chains. Simple, vivid text explains the adaptations that have allowed the polar bear to become an apex predator, while Links in the Food Chain sidebars describe its prey and offer insight into the workings of the Arctic habitat. Gorgeous photographs capture the majesty of the Arctic and make this an excellent resource for curious students and reluctant readers.

All living things need food to give them energy to live. Plants that make their own food and animals that eat plants or other plant-eating animals are linked together by many different food chains. This book looks at a pond food chain. The text introduces young children to the scientific vocabulary associated with food chains and big, beautiful photographs bring the pond food chain to life.