Books in Earth's Ecosystems series

Offers 12 fascinating facts about the worlds cold northern regions. From pingos and permafrost to animal adaptions and explorers, full-color spreads highlight the key features of this icy ecosystem.

Offers 12 fascinating facts about the worlds prairie landscapes. From the Great Plains of North America to the Eurasian Steppes, full-color spreads highlight the key features of the various types of grasslands found all over Earth.

Offers 12 fascinating facts about these sandy, stony landscapes. From the Mojave to the Sahara and everything in between, full-color spreads highlight the key features of these dry regions that cover a quarter of Earths surface.

Presents the freshwater ecology of lakes, rivers, and ponds found around the world, describing the animals and plants that live in them, the effect they have on humans, and what humans can do to preserve thesm in the future.

Offers 12 fascinating facts about these tree-covered landscapes. From evergreens and shrubs to lichens and moss, full-color spreads highlight the key features of these lush natural environments.

Looks at the different types of marine ecosystems, the plants and animals that live in each, the harmful effect that humans are having on these systems, and what can be done to preserve them.

In Oceans, carefully leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs take beginning readers on a tour of the ocean. Readers learn about this important ecosystem and the variety of living things adapted to live there.

In Forests, carefully leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs take beginning readers on a tour of a temperate forest. Readers learn about this important ecosystem and the variety of living things adapted to live there.

Discusses the plants, animals, and climate of a rain forest ecosystem.

In Wetlands, carefully leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs take beginning readers on a tour of these wet areas of land. Readers learn about this important ecosystem and the variety of living things adapted to live there.

In Tundras, carefully leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs take beginning readers on a tour of this cold Arctic environment. Readers learn about this important ecosystem and the variety of living things adapted to live there.

About every 40 years, chaparrals are destroyed and renewed through fires. This book explores the plants, animals, and environment of this important ecosystem. Learn more in Chaparrals, an AV2 media enhanced book.