Two-Can ecology book

Examines plant and animal life, minerals, and other riches below the surface of the ocean, and the potential havoc that humans can wreak in harvesting resources from the seas.

Shows the animals, plants, and people of the grasslands as they live, eat, and work. Focuses particularly on the damage that humans have caused to plains wildlife and their habitat and what can be done to save them. A Cheyenne Indian tale teaches how the constellation Pleiades came to be and encourages readers to apply their knowledge of plains.

Color photographs and text provide an introduction to polar life, examining weather conditions, native plants and animals, and Arctic peoples; discussing the danger of exploitation; and including an Inuit tale about the source of light.

Takes a close-up look at how plants, animals, and pests survive in harsh urban conditions. Focuses particularly on the damaging effect humans have had on cities and what action can be taken to improve the quality of city life. A Peruvian tale tells how the Incas built their first city and encourages readers to apply their knowledge of city habitats.

Describes the importance of rain forests, their plant and animal populations, and how they are threatened by deforestation. Focuses particularly on the damage humans have caused to rain forests and what can be done to save them. An African tale at the end encourages readers to apply their knowledge of rain forests.

Examines plant and animal life, minerals, and other riches below the surface of the ocean, and the potential havoc that humans can wreak in harvesting resources from the seas.

Gives readers an intense look at the many different forms of life on the mountains of the world, their geological formations, and how man has adapted to the mountains. Focuses particularly on the damage that humans have caused to mountains and what can be done to save them. A North American Indian story explains the discovery of fire and encourages readers to apply their knowledge of mountains.

Offers a thought-provoking look at the animals, plants, and people who live in the woodlands around the world. Focuses particularly on the damage that humans have caused to the woodlands and what can be done to save them. An Iroquois tale teaches how animals and hunters can peacefully coexist and encourages readers to apply their knowledge of woodlands.

Looks at the plants, animals, people and cities of the unique environments on the islands of the world. Focuses particularly on the damage humans have caused to some islands and what can be done to save them. A Maori story explains the creation of the island of New Zealand and encourages readers to apply their knowledge of islands.