The habitat unit introduces third graders to organisms and their habitats. Students will look closely at how a habitat meets the survival needs of individual organisms, how physical and behavioral characteristics help organisms survive in their habitats, and the difference between biomes and habitats.
Animals and Habitats of the United States by
A look at four unique ecosystems in America. There are natural wonders throughout the United States, and here we highlight four of Jeff Corwin's favorite habitats: Yellowstone, the Sonoran Desert, the Monterey Coast, and the Everglades. Through incredible photos and captivating text, these ecosystems come alive as kids get a Jeff's-eye view of the animals and plants that inhabit these interesting places.
The ABCs of Habitats by
Habitats are the natural places where plants and animals live. Deserts, forests, oceans, ponds, grasslands, polar regions, and mountainsthis book introduces them all to young children. Fabulous photographs highlight this valuable learning resource. Children will be inspired to write their own ABCs after reading this book.
Land Habitats by
This book teaches young readers about the different types of Land Habitats. Mountains, deserts, grasslands, forests, and wetlands are just some of the many habitats discussed in a way that children will easily understand. This book also explains the weather in each habitat the different types of vegetation in each habitat the different types of animals in each habitat
Habitat Destruction by
People often damage Earth's animal and plant habitats to get the resources they need to survive. They clear land to plant crops, cut down forests to get wood, and dig into the ground for oil and coal. As the world's population grows, more and more of these habitats are destroyed because more resources are needed. Increasingly, there are fewer places where wildlife can survive. How can people get what they need without damaging the land? Look inside to find the answer and learn how everyone can help protect the planet. Book jacket.
Examining Backyard Habitats by
Graphic organizers help students learn about the backyard habitat and the plants and animals that call it home.
A Backyard Habitats by
A Backyard Habitat takes children on a journey through their own back yards and teaches them about the many living things that are leading fascinating lives all around them. This informative book uses easy-to-read text to help children learn about the variety of plants and animals that survive in backyard habitats. Young readers will discover backyard food chains how migration and hibernation affect the animals living in a back yard at different times of the year how animals make homes in back yards
Underground Habitats by
Young readers will be fascinated to learn about the activity going on under their very feet. Underground Habitats takes a look at the diverse and exciting array of plants and animals that make their homes under ground. Straightforward text, along with detailed illustrations and vivid photographs, teach children all about this fascinating habitat. Specific topics include underground vegetation animal homes under ground the weathers effects on underground habitats
I See a Kookaburra! by
I See a Kookaburra! lets readers search for an oystercatcher, an elephant shrew, and a fierce snapping turtle in the places where they live. Learn how these animals and many others grow and thrive in very different environments. Incorporated into the book is an interactive element. Hidden in the illustrations are animals camouflaged in their surroundings. Turn the page to see if you were able to find them all!
Changes in Animal Habitats by
This fantastic series explains changes in climate, population, food and farming and animal habitats - as well as what every person can do to help ease the pressures on the world.
A Strange Place to Call Home by
Under the desert's cracked and barren skin, spadefoot toads are waiting for rain. In the endless black of the deepest caves, blind fish find their way. Even in the frozen hearts of glaciers, ice worms by the billion flourish. In this fascinating look at fourteen animals who defy the odds by thriving in Earth's most dangerous places, renowned poet Marilyn Singer and celebrated artist Ed Young show that of all the miracles of life, it is life's persistence that astounds the most.
Why Is the Sahara So Dry? by
Provides a description of deserts, including climate, plants, animals, and desert formation.
A Saguaro Cactus by
Different kinds of cactus provide food, moisture, and shelter to a wide variety of plants and animals. A Saguaro Cactus tells young readers what animals make their home high above, on the ground, and deep below the cacti of the Sonoran Desert in the United States and Mexico. A special section shows children how to create their own miniature desert. Fantastic fact boxes give information about: deserts around the world plants that live in arid climates how certain animals are able to survive in climates with a limited amount of water
Cactus Hotel by
It is another hot day in the desert. Birds and other animals scurry about looking for food. When they get tired they stop to rest at a giant cactus. It is their hotel in the desert! Many different animals live in the cactus hotel. It protects them; and they protect it, by eating the pests that could harm the cactus. The cactus grows larger and larger and will live for about two hundred years. When one animal moves out, another moves in. There is never a vacancy in the cactus hotel. This story--about a desert, a giant cactus, and the animals who live in it--is one that even the youngest child will understand and enjoy. Parents' Choice Award IRA-CBC Teachers' Choice An NSTA-CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book An NCTE Notable Trade Book in the Language Arts
Examining Desert Habitats by
Help your students take an up-close look at the parched life of the desert, and the enduring animals and plants that call it home.
An Australian Outback Food Chain by
Welcome to the Australian Outback! As your jeep bumps along an empty road, the dry, dusty land all around you bakes in the heat. But the Outback is full of life, from a frilled lizard snapping at bush flies to a kangaroo family munching on grass. Day and night in the Outback, the hunt is on to find food--and to avoid becoming someone else's next meal. All living things are connected to one another in a food chain, from animal to animal, animal to plant, plant to insect, and insect to animal. What path will you take to follow the food chain through the Outback? Will you... Run with a pack of dingos? Lurk with a saltwater crocodile as it stalks its prey? Swoop through the night sky with a ghost bat? Follow all three chains and many more on this who-eats-what adventure!
A Desert Food Chain by
Welcome to the desert! Some people think of the desert as a hot, dry, lifeless place. But it is full of life, with diamondback rattlesnakes stalking scorpions and coyotes prowling for rabbits after nightfall. Day and night in the desert, the hunt is on to find food--and to avoid becoming someone else's next meal. All living things are connected to one another in a food chain, from animal to animal, animal to plant, plant to insect, and insect to animal. What path will you take to follow the food chain through the desert? Will you... Race after a roadrunner chasing her dinner? Fly with a pallid bat during her nightly insect feast? Shadow a pronghorn dining on prickly pear? Follow all three chains and many more on this who-eats-what adventure!
Life in a Desert by
Text and photographs introduce the desert biome, describing its environment, plants, and animals such as camels, lizards, and snakes.
Cactus by
Curious Kids Want To Know What's Inside A Cactus. Simple Text And Photo Clues Keep The Pages Turning.
Baby Animals in Desert Habitats by
Children will love the up-close photos of baby animals that live in different kinds of deserts: jackrabbits, hyenas, kit foxes, tortoises, camels, meerkats, and more. Readers will learn about food chains and discover how baby animals keep cool in the scorching heat and stay alive in dry deserts.
How to Survive on a Desert Island by
Being stranded on a desert island is a relatively common theme in tales. However, this book teaches readers what to do if they are ever actually in such a situation. Informative text and real life stories demonstrate how to survive being trapped on an island in the middle of the ocean.
How to Survive in the Desert by
Many dangers lurk in the desert-readers will learn about the specific dangers of these sandy expanses. Valuable skills necessary to survive such a difficult environment are thoroughly covered and websites are provided for suggested further reading. Sidebars and fact boxes add to the wealth of knowledge readers gain from the text.
The Kingfisher Young People's Book of Oceans by
Serie: "Bosquejos de sermones para..." Esta serie esta indicada especialmente para el pastor o predicador laico muy ocupado. Los bosquejos de sermones le seran de mucha ayuda en su preparacion para subir al pulpito y dar un mensaje a su congregacion. Seran como una chispa para encender su propio fuego y luz con renovado deslumbre y poder. Los sermones estan pensados para ser predicados "tal cual," o bien pueden ser ampliados y adaptados al propio estilo del predicador. Muchos de los sermones son de naturaleza expositiva, esto es, estan disenados para tomar un pasaje de las Escrituras, explicarlo, sacar de el los principales puntos, y aplicarlos a la vida. Sermon outlines that may be used "as is" or adapted to the preacher's style.]
Ocean by
Photographed in full color. Explore the incredible diversity of life in the sea--from the haunting, hour-long songs of humpback whales to the fantastic coral colonies that spawn all their young in a single night. An
Oceans by
Find out about this vast and rich storehouse of living things through lively descriptions of ocean plants and animals. From plankton too small for the naked eye to see, to sharks as big as a school bus, kids discover how each marine wonder has adapted to the ocean's unique conditions. Detailed drawings and full-color photographs bring the ocean to the reader, while the accompanying text explores the mysteries of Earth's oceans and ocean life. Safe and simple experiments and activities that can be done at home or in the classroom give children hands-on experience with marine life.
Oceans by
Oil spills and industrial pollution pose a great threat to the world's oceans. Action is being taken around the world to protect water. Oceans takes a fascinating look at: the earth's five oceans how they were formed different zones of the ocean and the seashore the sea life that live there tides, currents, and the water cycle
Oceans by
Discusses the plants, animals, and climate of an ocean ecosystem.
Oceans by
Swim with sharks! Dive with dolphins! Stroll the beach with penguins! Young readers will joyfully immerse themselves in this awesome adventure at sea, in which stunning National Geographic photos reveal hidden worlds of action and beauty. We meet 30 favorite sea creatures and explore their watery homes: playful dolphins, mysterious sharks, graceful sea turtles, waddling penguins, and dozens of others. Kids will marvel at speedy swimmers on the hunt, and smile at cuddly scenes of animal families. To give background on the attention-grabbing photographs, each page is sprinkled with fun facts and layered with information about ocean wildlife and environments. Age-appropriate text tells each animal’s story in language that’s accurate, lively, and non-intimidating. National Geographic maps encourage kids to learn about the geography of land and sea. Conservation tips help readers of all ages understand how we can be kind to the oceans. At home in the classroom and on the family bookshelf, is a trove of thrilling sights and discoveries. Timed to coordinate with the release of Disney’s much-anticipated movie on Earth Day 2010, this exciting book taps into and encourages new awareness about the world’s marine environments.
Is the Bermuda Triangle Really a Dangerous Place? by
Find out whether sea jellies have brains. Discover whether the world's oldest animals really live in the ocean.
How Many Fish in the Sea? by
Have you ever heard of a fish with a built-in fishing pole? The anglerfish is just one of thousands of amazing creatures in the world's oceans. Do you ever wonder what really goes on under the sea? Look inside to discover what it's like to live and swim in this magical underwater world.
Oceans by
Dive through the "layers" of the sea with world-renowned shark experts Ron and Valerie Taylor --from the sunlit zone through the twilight zone, until finally reaching the uncharted abyss. Visit the seabed to find out more about the plants, animals, and ghostly shipwrecks that can be found there. Along the way, peer through diecut portholes inside the Titanic, lift the transparent pages to reveal the inside of a submarine, discover what goes on inside an undersea laboratory, and consider all of the unknowns that wait below in the mysterious darkness of the unexplored depths.
The Pacific Ocean by
Stunning images accompany texts that incorporate life science topics of food webs, adaptation, survival, life cycles, organisms and environments, and diversity. Each title also strengthens map-reading skills, geographical literacy, and basic concepts about the earth's structure and systems.
Follow the Water from Brook to Ocean by
Water is always flowing. But where does it go? Follow the water as it flows from your roof after a rain storm, down the street, to a brook, to a stream, to a river, over a cliff in a waterfall, and finally to the ocean. In this enlarged book, you will learn how water shapes the earth, how people use water, and why it's important to keep our water clean.
Rivers, Lakes, and Oceans by
Life as we know it would be impossible without water. Luckily for us and the other organisms with which we share our planet, Earth has so much water that it is sometimes known as "the water planet." This engrossing volume describes where water can be found in its solid, liquid, and gaseous states. The book offers the details of Earth's water cycle and highlights the importance of both freshwater and salt water. It also tackles the unpleasant but pressing topic of water pollution. Readers will love the beautiful photographs of rivers, lakes, oceans, and more.
Ocean Sunlight by
Acclaimed Caldecott artist Molly Bang paints a stunning, sweeping view of our ever-changing oceans. In this timely book, award-winner Molly Bang uses her signature poetic language and dazzling illustrations to introduce the oceanic world. From tiny aquatic plants to the biggest whale or fish, Bang presents a moving, living picture of the miraculous balance sustaining each life cycle and food chain deep within our wondrous oceans. On land or in the deep blue sea, we are all connected-and we are all a part of a grand living landscape. Packed with clear, simple science, this informative, joyous book will help children understand and celebrate the astonishing role our oceans play in human life.
A Galápagos Island Food Chain by
Welcome to the Galápagos Islands! As you follow a path through the black lava rock on one of the islands, you may hear the sea lions barking or the hum of a white-lined sphinx moth flying past your head. the Galápagos Islands are full of life, from a huge tortoise trudging toward a cactus patch to a Galápagos barn owl gliding in the air, ready to snatch up a Santa Fe rice rat. Day and night in the Galápagos Islands, the hunt is on to find food - and to avoid becoming someone else's next meal. All the living things are connected to one another in a food chain, from animal to animal, animal to plant, plant to insect, and insect to animal. What path will you take to follow the food chain through the islands? Will you . . . Go fishing with a blue-footed booby? Snack on some crabs with a Galápagos sea lion? Dive under the reef in search of algae with a marine iguana? Follow all three chains and many more on this who-eats-what adventure!
Water Habitats by
Water Habitats features breathtaking photographs, detailed illustrations, and text that is easy to read, yet comprehensive. Young readers will enjoy learning about the different types of water habitats, including oceans, lakes, rivers, and swamps. This book also discusses the differences between saltwater habitats and freshwater habitats plant and animal life in each water habitat how animals find food and protect themselves
A Nile River Food Chain by
Welcome to the Nile River in Egypt! As you slosh through the river bank and puddle-jump the marshy areas, you can hear birds calling, frogs peeping and little scurrying sounds from the underbrush. the Nile River is full of life, from Egyptian vultures snatching ostrich eggs to golden jackals gnawing on a dead rabbit. Day and night in the Nile River delta, the hunt is on to find food - and to avoid becoming someone else's next meal. All the living things are connected to one another in a food chain, from animal to animal, animal to plant, plant to insect, and insect to animal. What path will you take to follow the food chain through the river delta? Will you . . . Swoop through the air with an Egyptian slit-faced bat hunting insects? Stalk for frog dinner through thick reeds with a swamp cat? Scavenge for road kill with a striped hyena? Follow all three chains and many more on this who-eats-what adventure!
A Freshwater Pond by
A Freshwater Pond describes the plants, animals, and insects that live in a pond and how they adapt to the water's changing condition in dry summers and icy winters. Insects, amphibians, reptiles, and animals that make the pond their home are featured along with plants ranging from simple, single-celled algae to complex, bug-eating plants. A special section gives safety tips for visiting a pond and shows young readers how to create their own mini-pond in a bucket. Fantastic fact boxes highlight: the process from egg to frog hunting habits why some insects can walk on water
Examining Pond Habitats by
Graphic organizers help students learn about the pond habitat and the plants and animals that call it home.
A Wetland Habitat by
Wetlands are found all over North America. They are a vibrant habitat for thousands of plant and animal species. Stunning, colorful photographs and clear, concise language help teach children about A Wetland Habitat. Specific topics include which plants and animals live in wetlands finding food in wetlands how weather affects wetlands
Examining Tide Pool Habitats by
The vibrant animals and plants of tide pools are dynamically presented through graphic organizers, accessible text, and colorful photographs.
A Tidal Pool by
Visit the rocky shores of A Tidal Pool and find out about seaweed, shells, and the diverse number of animals that make tidal pools their home. Spectacular photographs and easy-to-understand text show how different conditions during high-, mid-, and low-level tides determine which plants and animals live in which part of the shore. A trip to a tidal pool outlines rules for observing nature without endangering creatures, plants, and young observers. Concepts are explained such as: food chains and webs camouflage breeding survival in a constantly changing coastline
A Mangrove Forest Food Chain by
Welcome to a Southeast Asian mangrove forest! As you wade through the tangle of mangrove roots, it's hard to tell where the ocean ends and the land begins. the mangrove forest is humming with life. a dog-faced water snake lures a school of archerfish with her wiggling tail, and a macaque swings through the branches in search of mangrove apples. Day and night in the mangrove forest, the hunt is on to find food - and to avoid becoming someone else's next meal. All living things are connected to one another in a food chain, from animal to animal, animal to plant, plant to insect, and insect to animal. What path will you take to follow the food chain through the mangrove forest? Will you ... Creep along the branches with a clouded leopard as it stalks a wild pig? Play with otters as they wait for their shellfish to open in the sun? Soar through the dark with a flying fox in search of flowers and seeds? Follow all three chains and many more on this who-eats-what adventure!
We Both Read-About the Ocean by
Explore the vast oceans, discovering the incredible variety of life in the sea and the need to protect this huge ecosystem and its abundant animal life, including dolphins, sharks, whales, starfish, and more.
Oceans - Ecosystems by
Oceans contain 97 percent of the world's water and are home to nearly half of all species on Earth, including fish, sea mammals, reptiles, shellfish, seaweeds, and other marine life. Discover how all living things depend of the ocean for survival.
Coral Reefs by
Seymour Simon knows how to explain science to kids and make it fun. He was a teacher for more than twenty years, has written more than 250 books, and has won multiple awards. In Coral Reefs, Simon introduces elementary-school readers to the oceans’ reefs through wonderful descriptions and stunning full-color photographs. He encourages appreciation of the ecology of coral reefs, explains why they are in danger, and suggests ways kids can help save the endangered reefs.
A Coral Reef Food Chain by
Welcome to a Caribbean coral reef! As you snorkel just offshore, you see brilliant fish, waving sea anemones, diving turtles - maybe even a prowling barracuda! the coral reef is full of life - from coral polyps snagging plankton to a moray eel gobbling up a goby fish. Day and night on the coral reef, the hunt is on to find food - and to avoid becoming someone else's next meal. All living things are connected to one another in a food chain, from animal to animal, animal to plant, and plant to animal. What path will you take to follow the food chain through the coral reef? Will you . . . Tail a tiger shark as it sniffs out its next victim? Check out a stingray crushing clams? Watch a feathery fan worm trap bits of leftovers? Follow all three chains and many more on this who-eats-what adventure!
An Estuary Food Chain by
Welcome to a North American estuary! As you travel through the swamp's murky water, you wade through green duckweed and push ahead to the moss-draped trees at the water's edge. Everything seems green and still. But the estuary is full of life, from an American alligator lying in wait for a cottonmouth snake, to a swarm of biting midges stinging you. Day and night in the estuary, the hunt is on to find food - and to avoid becoming someone else's next meal. All living things are connected to one another in a food chain, from animal to animal, animal to plant, plant to insect, and insect to animal. What path will you take to follow the food chain through the estuary? Will you ...swoop through the sky with a barred owl chasing a mouse? Join a family of opossums munching on a poisonous snake? Nibble on some water plants with a swamp rabbit? Follow all three chains and many more on this who-eats-what adventure!
Life in a Pond by
- Photo captions give facts about the flora and fauna of the environment- Clear, age-appropriate language explains well-researched data- Sidebars give focused explanations and descriptions- Latest information on how environmental changes have impacted these habitats- Meets curriculum standards for the study of biomes- Observer tips provide young naturalists methods in the field
Life in a Pond by
Text and photographs introduce ponds, and includes information on the plants found in ponds such as water lilies and cattails, and animals found in ponds such as fish, frogs, and ducks.
Coral by
Introduces young readers to the fascinating and incredible underwater world of coral.
What's Inside the Ocean? by
Ever wonder what the inside of the Earth looks like? Or what actually lives at the bottom of a dark, murky lake? These books open up extraordinary worlds to your students. With stunning images and detailed diagrams, children learn facets of earth science that correspond to the elementary curriculum.
Life in an Ocean by
Text and photographs introduce the ocean biome, describing its environment, plants, and animals such as fish, crabs, and sharks.
Shell by
Curious Kids Want To Know What's Inside A Shell. Simple Text And Photo Clues Keep The Pages Turning.
How to Survive in the Ocean by 
One Day in the Tropical Rain Forest by
Today is doomsday for a young Venezuelan Indian boy's beloved rain forest and its animal life—unless he and a visiting naturalist can save it. "George makes drama large and small out of the minute-by-minute events in an ecosystem . . . gripping ecological theater." —C. "An example of nonfiction writing at its best." —SLJ. Notable 1990 Children's Trade Books in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC) Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children 1990 (NSTA/CBC)
One Day in the Woods by
‘An intrepid explorer, young Rebecca ventures into the forest in search of an ovenbird, a warbler reputed to be the wizard of the woods. Readers follow Rebecca’s progress through the day discovering the secrets of the spring foliage and learning much about the temperate forest and its inhabitants.’ —BL.
Into the Rainforest by
Mix-and-match flap books let young explorers match images and text for truly interactive study of our ecosystems. Richly illustrated for today's visual generation.
Rain Forest by
Follow the rain-forest expert Nalini Nadkarni as she climbs through layers of foliage, from the dark forest floor to the misty cloud canopy that teems with life. Visit the world's most amazing habitat to see its huge variety of flora and fauna, from anteaters to pitcher plants, from piranhas to bromeliads. Readers open the panoramic gatefold to see which spectacular creatures live in each of the rain forest's layers, then turn the acetates to reveal how the ancient Mayans worshipped at the jungle Temple of the Jaguar in 700 B.C. The journey ends in the giddy heights of the uppermost treetops, where few scientists dare to explore.
Rainforests by
Briefly describes rainforests, telling where they are found and what lives there, particularly in the upper levels known as the canopy.
A Dead Log by
A living tree is home to many different creatures. When the tree dies, a different group of animals and plants move in. A Dead Log describes the diverse kinds of insects, plants, and animals that live on and under a dead tree's bark as well as inside the log itself. A fantastic fact box tells children how to identify different insects and a special section gives tips on how to become a log detective. Concepts are explained such as: camouflage food webs shelter how fungi reproduce the process of decay in a log
The Forested Taiga by
When you enter the taiga biome, you are entering the lush world of tall evergreen trees, long winters, and an abundance of hardy plants and wildlife. In this informative book, you will be taken on a tour into the dark forest to learn about the flow of energy in the taiga biome. From the sun, to evergreens, rabbits and wolves, every living thing plays a part in the web of life in the taiga biome.
The Temperate Forest by
Somewhere in the temperate forest, a rabbit munches on some grass. An oak tree extends its branches to soak up the sun. A red fox pounces on an unsuspecting squirrel. These are all examples of a biome at work: each member of the community benefiting from another. The temperate forest biome is extremely diverse, with an amazing array of plants and animals. Come take a walk in the woods, and see how the land, climate, plants, and wildlife interact to make the unique temperate forest biome.
Examining Forest Habitats by
Your curious readers will learn about the compelling pines, plants, and animals in Earth's rich forest habitat.
A Temperate Forest Food Chain by
Welcome to a North American temperate forest! As you walk along a shady trail, the forest seems cool and quiet. But it is full of life, from a butterfly flitting over a flower to a gray wolf prowling through the underbrush. Day and night in the forest, the hunt is on to find food--and to avoid becoming someone else's next meal. All the living things are connected to one another in a food chain, from animal to animal, animals to plants, plants to insects, and insects to animals. What path will you take to follow the food chain through the forest? Will you... Trail a black bear and her cubs? Dive down into a dark river with a beaver? Hunt from a high perch with a great horned owl? Follow all three chains and many more on this who-eats-what adventure!
A Rainforest Habitat by
A Rainforest Habitat introduces children to the huge trees, colorful flowers, and other plants in South American tropical rain forests. This fascinating book also outlines the insects, amphibians, mammals, and other animals that live there. Captivating photographs and easy-to-follow text help young readers understand the climate in a rainforest the different plants and animals in a rainforest how animals find food and shelter in rainforests
The Tropical Rain Forest by
Deep in the tropical rain forest, colorful macaws feast on fruit from a tree. Spider monkeys swing between branches and a fuzzy, red-legged caterpillar dines on a leaf. These are all examples of a biome at work: members of the community interacting with each other. The rain forest has a variety of plants and animals that can be found nowhere else in the world -- and many have yet to be discovered! As you enter the depths of this mysterious and life-filled biome, you will see how every living thing plays a part in the web of life of the tropical rain forest. Book jacket.
Journey into the Rainforest by
The tropical rainforest is the home of millions of little known, exotic plants and animals. Unfortunately, many of them are threatened by extinction. Every year, an area of the rainforest the size of Britain is destroyed. Journey into the Rainforest is an adventurous but also educational foray into the heart of the wildest, least explored place on earth. Tim Knight, a naturalist with a long experience in rainforest conservation, takes young readers on a tour of "the wonderful surprises and hidden secrets" of the rainforest. Paddling upstream in a canoe, taking a bumpy ride in the back of a truck, walking at night to avoid the heat, and flying above the tree-tops in a small plane, we explore the rainforest from its floor up to the canopy and beyond. Our entertaining and knowledgeable guide takes us into the depths of the rainforest, where we encounter egrets and iridescent butterflies, flash floods and mangrove swamps, a blue-banded kingfisher and a "six o'clock" cicada, as well as geckos, barking deer, luminous fungi, moths as big as dinner plates, pit vipers and scorpions, the nibung palm, orchids, termites, and more. We discover that tree canopies form an impenetrable umbrella and that a stick insect can become practically invisible. We learn how to find our way in the forest, how to tap liana stems for water, how animals and plants survive in the forest canopy, and a myriad more things we never imagined before. The flora and fauna of the rainforest are captured in stunning wildlife photography, while lively, experienced authorial voice guides us on this tour of the "lungs of the planet". A glossary and index conclude the book. A real-life adventure and a hands-on educational tool, Journey into the Rainforest is a feast for the eye and the mind.
Rainforest Food Chains by
What do tapirs eat? What is a jaguar's favorite food? Which plant eats insects and spiders? Read this book to find out who eats who in a rainforest! What do tapirs eat? What is a jaguar's favorite food? Which plant eats insects and spiders? Read this book to find out who eats who in a rainforest! Contents include: What is a rainforest food web? What is a rainforest food chain? What is a producer in a rainforest? What is a primary consumer in a rainforest? What is a secondary consumer in a rainforest? What is a decomposer in a rainforest? How are rainforest food chains different in different places? What Happens to a food web when a food chain breaks down? How can we protect the environment and rainforest food chains?
A Walk in the Rainforest by
Each letter of the alphabet represents a plant or animal in the rainforest, providing ecological information and warnings about endangered species, deforestation, and the effects on the natives.
Explore the Tropical Rain Forest by
Discusses the plants, animals, and characteristics of the rain forest biome.
A Cloud Forest Food Chain by
Welcome to an African cloud forest! As you set off down the mountain path, all you see ahead is a thick tangle of vines and bamboo trees. But the cloud forest is full of life, from a collared sunbird hovering over some flowers to a leopard stalking a giant forest hog. Day and night in the cloud forest, the hunt is on to find food - and to avoid becoming someone else's next meal. All living things are connected to one another in a food chain, from animal to animal, animal to plant, plant to insect, and insect to animal. What path will you take to follow the food chain through the cloud forest? Will you . . . Watch a fierce honey badger battle a dangerous snake? Slink along with an African golden cat as it tails its prey? Munch on some leaves with a family of mountain gorillas? Follow all three chains and many more on this who-eats-what adventure!
A Rain Forest Food Chain by
Welcome to a South American rain forest! As you push your way through the thick, green jungle, you see, hear, and feel the wildlife. Howler monkeys screech overhead as they munch on leaves. Antbirds swoop by in search of tasty bugs. Day and night in the rain forest, the hunt is on to find food--and to avoid becoming someone else's next meal. All living things are connected to one another in a food chain, from animal to animal, animal to plant, plant to insect, and insect to animal. What path will you take to follow the food chain through the rain forest? Will you... Crouch in the shadows with a jaguar? Slither through the leaves with an anaconda? Lurk in the jungle night with a tarantula? Follow all three chains and many more on this who-eats-what adventure!
Life in a Forest by
Text and photographs introduce the forest biome, describing its environment, plants, and animals such as foxes, birds, and insects.
Life in a Rain Forest by
Text and photographs introduce the rain forest biome, including the environment, plants, and animals such as snakes, tree frogs, and apes.
Tropical Rainforests by
Tropical rainforests are home to brilliantly colored birds and spider monkeys that swing like acrobats. Here, tiny tadpoles, lizards, and crabs live in sky-high penthouse mini-ponds formed in the leaves of rootless plants. The understory and forest floor swarm with insects, worms, frogs, toads, and millions of marching army ants. But beware! There are poisonous butterflies, frogs, and insects; venomous snakes; and plants that can paralyze. Now, you can enter this wild world! Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon has teamed up with the Smithsonian Institution to take you on an exotic, full-color photographic adventure.
How Monkeys Make Chocolate by
If tropical rainforests seem like far-off places that you'll only ever see in the movies, it may be difficult to believe that you have an almost daily connection to them. Take a bite of your favorite candy bar, pour a glass of cola, or relieve minor aches and pains with an aspirin; each of these common actions is made possible by unique resources from the world's rainforests. Biologist and writer Adrian Forsyth draws readers into the rainforests of South and Central America, Africa, and Asia with first-hand stories and photographs of the people, animals, and plants. Aboriginal communities and a vast number of animals have been thriving in these forests for centuries. However, many North Americans are just beginning to understand the richness of rainforests: What tastes or poisons or cures hide in every leaf; which insects depend on each variety of plant; which fruits feed birds and which feed bats or monkeys. His adventures reveal amazing origins to products that are common to us and easily found at the corner store or neighborhood pharmacy. With this visual force and sagacious words of experience, Forsyth gracefully instills a deep wonder for the rainforests' web of life and the importance of conserving these forests of plenty.
Plants in Different Habitats by
Plants are living things that grow and change. Over time, plants have made remarkable adaptations to suit the habitats in which they live. Simple text and beautiful images highlight how plants have adapted to life in the Arctic, in aquatic environments, and in other habitats such as those in deserts and grasslands. Plants in Different Habitatshighlights: describes plants that live in extreme environments and explains how they survive explains the different ways plants find and store water explains how plants compete for sunlight in dense forests or other low-light habitats how some plants are camouflaged or have other defenses that prevent them from being eaten
Tree by
Curious Kids Want To Know What's Inside A Tree. Simple Text And Photo Clues Keep The Pages Turning.
Rain Forest Animals by
What is a rain forest? Where can you find a toucan? How do spider monkeys travel through the rain forest? Learn where rain forest animals live, how they hide, and how people are learning to protect this habitat.
Baby Animals in Forest Habitats by
Children are introduced to different kinds of forests, with an emphasis on temperate forests. Delightful photos of baby raccoons, deer, bears, wolves, lynx, owls, and other animals show children which animals live in forests. Young readers will learn about food chains and see how life for baby animals changes with the seasons.
Log by
Curious Kids Want To Know What's Inside A Log. Simple Text And Photo Clues Keep The Pages Turning.
Baby Animals in Mountain Habitats by
Children will be captivated by the amazing photos of baby animals that live on mountains: bighorn sheep, mountain goats, antelope, cougars, marmots, chipmunks, and other animals. Young readers will learn about food chains and see how baby animals find shelter in such rugged places.
How to Survive in the Rain Forest by
Colorful photographs introduce readers to the vibrant habitat known as a rain forest. Rain forests are populated with thousands of different animals, including growling panthers, sneaky spiders, and poisonous snakes. Readers will learn all about this fascinating environment as well as important survival techniques for coping in it.
How to Survive on a Mountain by
Ravines and peaks are just some of the many dangers of mountains. Readers will learn essential survival techniques in this educational volume. Colorful photographs show the dangers that lurk in this unforgiving environment and accessible text explains what to do when trapped in a precarious situation.
Examining Meadow Habitats by
The rolling meadow habitat is explored in this book, which is enriched with graphic organizers, interesting text, and attention-grabbing photographs.
A Grassland Habitat by
An amazing multitude of living things thrive in grasslands, such as prairies. In A Grassland Habitat, children will learn about the many kinds of plants and animals that make their homes in prairies. This intriguing book looks at the ways plants and animals are perfectly suited to prairie grasslands. Topics include prairie weather and how animals survive during droughts an investigation of prairie animals that build complex underground homes how animals stay safe in prairies, where there are few places to hide
A Savanna Food Chain by
Welcome to an African Savanna! As you walk through the tall grass, the Savanna seems flat and empty. But it is full of life, from a tortoise munching on some green leaves to a lion prowling for its next feast. Day and night on the savanna, the hunt is on to find food--and to avoid becoming someone else's next meal. All living things are connected to one another in a food chain, from animal to animal, animal to plant, plant to insect, and insect to animal. What path will you take to follow the food chain through the forest? Will you... Race with a hunting cheetah? Graze with a hippo and her calf? Slither through the grass with an Egyptian cobra? Follow all three chains and many more on this who-eats-what adventure!
One Day in the Prairie by
Henry Rush is spending the day at the Prairie Wildlife Refuge, determined to photograph a prairie dog doing a back flip. But while he whatches and waites at the edge of prairie dog town, he fails to notice the electricity humming through the air. Or the buffalo aniously pawing the ground. Or the purple-blue cloud building over the prairie grass. A tornado is forming to the west . And when the dark funnel touches down, it will wipe out everything in it's path...
Hole by
Curious Kids Want To Know What's Inside A Hole. Simple Text And Photo Clues Keep The Pages Turning.
Baby Animals in Grassland Habitats by
What are grasslands? Children will learn about different kinds of grasslands and their animals, with an emphasis on prairie animals. Cute baby coyotes, prairie dogs, bobcats, falcons, and bison are just of a few of the animals featured. Young readers will learn about food chains, prairie weather, underground homes, and how animals stay safe in grasslands.
One Day in the Desert by
‘A wounded mountain lion moves from his mountain habitat to a Papago Indian hut in Arizona’s Sonoran desert during a record-breaking July day. All creation adapts to the blistering heat until a cloudburst causes a flash flood. With a measured yet vivid style, this introduction to desert ecology makes a memorable impact." —SLJ.
From the Arctic to the Antarctic by
Investigates the physical features of the North and South Poles, arctic and antarctic life, weather and light conditions, and conservation efforts.
Seven Natural Wonders of the Arctic, Antarctica, and the Oceans by
Without any human influence, nature has created extraordinary wonders - from majestic mountains and bubbling volcanoes to amazing plants and animals. These wonders are found across all the continents and oceans of this planet. In a tour of the seven greatest wonders of the Arctic, Antarctica, and the oceans, we'll encounter the Mariana Trench. This Pacific Ocean trench includes the deepest point on Earth's surface, a dark abyss that lies miles below familiar ocean life. Just off the coast of Australia, we'll see the Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest reef system. It is packed with colorful corals, stealthy sharks, giant clams, exotic plants, and much more. We'll also discover the ends of the Earth, literally - the North and South poles. What other natural wonders do the Arctic, Antarctica, and the oceans hold? to find out, we'll explore undersea chimneys, an ocean expressway, and the world's highest tides in fascinating detail.
Arctic A to Z by
A beautifully illustrated dictionary of 26 key aspects of life in the Arctic. World-class photographer and science writer Wayne Lynch takes readers to one of his favorite parts of the world: the Arctic. Using a plant, an animal or a phenomenon for each letter of the alphabet, Lynch describes the unique ways in which systems for living differ where temperature and light can be amazingly extreme. But Lynch also dispels the myth of the Arctic as a perpetually frozen landscape by introducing us to the birds, mammals, insects and plant life that thrive in the short yet glorious sun-filled days of summer.
The Antarctic Habitat by
In The Antarctic Habitat, children will find a detailed description of the freezing, snow- and ice-covered continent of Antarctica. Stunning photographs and easy-to-understand text teach children about the different species of birds, seals, and whales that live in the freezing Southern Ocean that surrounds Antarctica. Topics include the extreme weather conditions in Antarctica icebergs and glaciers how animals survive in the freezing Southern Ocean
The Frozen Tundra by
Why do reindeer have such large antlers? Why do some polar bears like to wrestle with each other? How can anything live on land that is frozen most of the year? The answers to all of these questions can be found in the tundra. Here, among the ice, wind, and snow, a very special group of plants and animals have made their home. THE FROZEN TUNDRA: A WEB OF LIFE will show you how everything—from the smallest insect to the tallest tree—works together to make a biome.
A Walk in the Tundra by
An interactive, narrative tone invites readers to walk through America's biomes in this exquisitely illustrated series by award-winning science author Rebecca L. Johnson. Vividly colored photographs bring readers face to face with animals and plants, while realistic line drawings create the sense of a nature hike in progress. Supports the national science education standards Unifying Concepts and Processes: Systems, Order, and Organization; Unifying Concepts and Processes: From and Function; and Life Science as outlined by the National Academics of Science and endorsed by the National Science Teachers Association.
A Tundra Food Chain by
Welcome to the arctic tundra! As you hike along the frozen ground of this cold, dry region, the tundra may seem quiet and empty. But it is full of life, in the spring when migrating lemmings munch on spring flowers, and even in the winter, when fur-coated wolves, foxes, and hares dart and prowl through the snow. Summer and winter in the tundra, the hunt is on to find food--and to avoid becoming someone else's next meal. All living things are connected to one another in a food chain, from animal to animal, animal to plant, plant to insect, and insect to animal. What path will you take to follow the food chain through the tundra? Will you... Zoom with a peregrine falcon as it aims for its prey? Chomp with a caribou grazing on grasses? Sneak up on a polar bear fishing for its dinner? Follow all three chains and many more on this who-eats-what adventure!
Life in a Polar Region by
Text and photographs introduce the polar region biome, describing its environment, plants, and animals including polar bears, seals, penguins, and arctic foxes.
How to Survive in the Arctic and Antarctica by