Books in Ecosystems series

Exploring Ecosystems examines the relationship between living things and their environment. Young readers will learn about the different plants, animals, and climates that make up our planet. This visually stimulating series will also help readers understand why it is important to protect the worlds ecosystems.

Introduces deserts, the plants and animals that live there, types of deserts, desert peoples, natural resources, threats to the desert environment, and preservation efforts.

Provides instructions for projects and activities that explore the five major types of wetlands and demonstrate why they are valuable

Introduces rain forests, describing the plant and animal life that call them home.

Introduces grasslands, the plants and animals that live there, types of grasslands, grassland peoples, natural resources, threats to the grassland environment, and preservation efforts.

Introduces the grasslands, describing the plant and animal life that call them home.

Describes the features and characteristics of deserts as well as the plant and animal life that call this ecosystem home.

"Content-rich photographs and accessible text combine to guide readers as they discover the often overlooked ecosystems found outside their own back doors! Children will be fascinated to learn more about the animals, insects, and plants they often take for granted, including squirrels, skunks, bees, and dandelions."--

Explains the importance of preserving and protecting slow-moving water habitats and provides instructions for related projects and activities.

Did you know that the worlds largest flower can be found in rainforests? Millions of different plants and animals live in the Amazon Rainforest. Discover more intriguing facts in Rainforests, an Exploring Ecosystems book.

Exploring Ecosystems examines the relationship between living things and their environment. Young readers will learn about the different plants, animals, and climates that make up our planet. This visually stimulating series will also help readers understand why it is important to protect the worlds ecosystems.

Did you know that burrowing owls can make a rattlesnake sound to scare away predators? A grassland ecosystem is a place made up of animals and plants that need one another to live. Discover more intriguing facts in Grasslands, an Exploring Ecosystems book.