Books in Top of the Food Chain series

With razor-sharp teeth, crushing bite force, uncanny patience, and shocking speed, the Alligator is the Swamp's apex predator. This book offers an excellent look at the alligators who live and hunt in the swamps and wetlands of the southeastern United States. Physical traits are examined in richly detailed text and dynamic photographs, while fact-filled sidebars offer additional context on the swamps that are an alligator's hunting ground, and the species that are its prey.

Life in Earth's forests can be difficult. The climate can be inhospitable, and predators abound. No predator is more ferocious than the wolf, who is comfortably at the top of many of the forest's food chains. This comprehensive book examines the adaptations that give wolves advantage over many prey, and the ways in which other animals escape attention. Dynamic, colorful photographs will intrigue readers, while immersive text, and fact-rich sidebars offer a complete picture of the perils of life in the forest.

Sharks are the top predator in the world's oceans. This colorful book examines the adaptations that have allowed sharks to thrive in Earth's largest habitat. Gorgeous photographs will grab students' attention, while vivid text and fact-filled sidebars engage even reluctant readers. Sidebars describe the species that share the ocean with sharks, making this a complete look at the predator/prey relationship in the fascinating ocean habitat.

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.

Life in Earth's forests can be difficult. The climate can be inhospitable, and predators abound. No predator is more ferocious than the wolf, who is comfortably at the top of many of the forest's food chains. This comprehensive book examines the adaptations that give wolves advantage over many prey, and the ways in which other animals escape attention. Dynamic, colorful photographs will intrigue readers, while immersive text, and fact-rich sidebars offer a complete picture of the perils of life in the forest.

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.

Sharp teeth and a frighteningly flexible, muscular body, make the boa constrictor the top predator on many of the Rain Forest's food chains. This visually appealing, photograph-rich book uses vividly detailed text to explore the spectacular physical adaptations that make the boa constrictor such an insidious predator. Fact-filled sidebars offer context into the diverse rain forest and the myriad species that make up the links in its food chains. This book is a comprehensive look at a high-interest habitat.

Sharks are the top predator in the world's oceans. This colorful book examines the adaptations that have allowed sharks to thrive in Earth's largest habitat. Gorgeous photographs will grab students' attention, while vivid text and fact-filled sidebars engage even reluctant readers. Sidebars describe the species that share the ocean with sharks, making this a complete look at the predator/prey relationship in the fascinating ocean habitat.

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.