grassland animals

Grasslands cover one-quarter of Earths surface. This book explores the plants, animals, and environment of this important ecosystem.

"From the green American prairies to the yellow African savannas, take a trip to the different grasslands of the world and explore the colors of this fascinating biome"--.

Kids will discover how prairie dogs influence their ecosystems. Young readers will learn where prairie dogs live and how they affect their environment, their role in the food web, and the dangers they face.

Discusses through short essays and poems, ten endangered species that live in grasslands or deserts, including scientific information about each, reasons for its endangered status, and descriptions of efforts to protect it.

"The world is a wild place. Sometimes, sticking together makes life a little easier. Learn all about animals in the grasslands that join together to stay safe, find something to eat, and make a home"--Provided by publisher.

"Earth's grasslands are home to a colorful menagerie of creatures--from the tiny armored pangolin to the enormous African elephant. In this science text, readers discover the range of threatened animal categories and how they apply to animals of the grasslands. Colorful photographs of grassland animals and environments are sure to grab readers' attention, and charts, maps and sidebars supplement the manageable text, making this a well-rounded approach to the topics of conservation and endangered animals. The text include a range of animals in danger and the problems they face. Also included is information about an extinct grasslands species, and a success story to show readers that even they can make a small difference"--Provided by publisher.

Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to lions. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade.

From Africa to the continental United States, grasslands support a variety of life! This fact-filled title describes this biome and four animals that have adapted to live there. Young readers will enjoy guessing each animal from their stand-out characteristics. Sneak peek images serve as clues, while crisp, colorful photos are used for the big reveal! Special features support and enhance the main text by offering more detailed animal facts, maps, and more!.

Introduces young readers to rhinoceroses, looking at their physical characteristics, behavior, and more.

What roams through grassland habitats? Discover bison, elephants, giraffes, kangaroos, lions, and zebra. Pair this photo-illustrated nonfiction title with its fiction companion book, My Baby Elephant.