"The ground you're standing on, the air you breathe, and the clouds you gaze at. They are all part of your home. They are also nonliving things. Living things don't only rely on one another; they also need nonliving things to survive. Everything in an ecosystem plays an important role"--Provided by publisher.
Carbon is everywhere. It is constantly moving between the air, the oceans, rocks, and living things. But did you know that none of these things would exist without the carbon cycle? Or that humans have caused the carbon cycle to be out of balance? Learn more about the carbon cycle in this fascinating book.
"All life is important in its own way. Each living thing contributes something to our world. Taking away just one creature can disrupt the delicate balance nature created. From sprouting plants to crawling insects to sneaky snakes to vicious cougars--all of these organisms are intertwined and play a role"--Provided by publisher.
"Earth is constantly moving. Earth is also constantly recycling its resources. Water, oxygen, rocks, and carbon are just a few of the resources that are always moving through a cycle on our planet. All of the cycles work together to create balance in a system called Earth"--Provided by publisher.
Briefly examines the nutrient and energy cycle on Earth, beginning with how energy from the sun gets turned into energy for plants, and how that energy is transferred to animals and humans.
Analyzes the roles of microorganisms, plants, animals, and humans in the biogeochemical cycle, highlighting the ways in which humans are harming the environment and exploring what can be done to help maintain balance in the biosphere.
