habitat (ecology)

Wolves are cunning hunters and have been known to chase prey for miles. Readers will learn these wolf facts and more with easy-to-follow language and informative fact boxes. Vivid photographs of wolves on the hunt help readers feel like they've joined the pack.

Examines endangered animals, exploring some of the things that cause endangerment and what can be done to help.

Offers suggestions on how kids can create wildlife habitats in small spaces, whether they live in the city, suburbs, or country, and includes related indoor games and activities.

Presents a short study on the importance of preserving environmental habitats, and describes how habitats work, why they are threatened, how they can be protected, and more.

Offers a detailed picture of the many threats to the natural world, and reveals what can be done to protect the environment from overexploitation.

Describes various earth habitats and the life supported by them, including desert, ocean, and prairie.

Animal Kingdom explores the enormous breadth of animal life across the globe. Highly visual throughout, all major habitats are shown in stunning detail, ranging from freezing polar lands to the inhospitable interiors of deserts. Each illustrated habitat reveals a bustling world of animal activity, which is then broken down to explore each animal - its lifestyle, where it lives, what it eats, and how it breeds.

Describes ways in which various animals have adapted to their environments over the years.

Ms. Frizzle's class learns about the kinds of homes and living conditions that various animals require.