grassland animals

"Grassland biomes are unaltered areas of land where grass is the dominant plant life, as opposed to other terrestrial biomes where trees occupy most of the land surface. They are inhabited by grazing mammals, ground-nesting birds, insects, and a few species of reptiles."--From cover.

"Explores the food chains and webs that exist in a grassland habitat, using examples from that habitat to explain the roles of producers, consumers and decomposers, and illustrates how living things depend upon each other"--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to endangered grassland animals that provides an overview of the region's climate and habitats and profiles five animals that are in danger of becoming extinct.

Photographs and simple text describe the grassland habitats, physical characteristics, behaviors, and diets of meerkats.

A retelling of a traditional East African tale in which a clever hare finds a way to outwit the lion that is terrifying all the other grassland animals.

Features prairie dogs, badgers, coyotes, and other animals and plants that live in a grassland habitat.

"Highlights the activities of animals on the North American prairie during one average 24-hour period"--Provided by publisher.

"What plants and animals call grassy flatlands home? Find out what lives in grassland habitats"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the characteristics of grasslands, the animals that live there, and ways to protect the habitat from harm. Features color photographs throughout and a glossary.