Animal invaders: destroying native habitats

"Burmese pythons are a popular kind of pet snake in the United States ... This book introduces readers to the concept of 'native' and 'invasive' animals through the facts surrounding the spread of Burmese pythons. The main content covers how the snakes came to be in southern Florida, their harm to the environment, and modern ways conservation groups are trying to stop their spread"--Provided by publisher.

"Since the mating of certain European and African bees in Brazil during the late 1950s, an aggressive bee has been slowly heading northward. These Africanized honeybees are known as invasive species today as they disrupt the ecosystems they enter. With discussions about ecosystem balance, food chains, and conservation..."--From Publisher.

"Through reading about how zebra mussels came to freshwater lakes, readers learn what invasive species are and how they can cause great harm to native ecosystems. Facts about the spread of zebra mussels and efforts to stop this spread introduce readers to conservation..."--Publisher.

"Though stink bugs weren't introduced to the United States until the 1990s, this invasive species has spread to nearly every state in the country... The main content and fact boxes discuss how the stink bugs ended up in the United States and the efforts being made to stop their population from growing even more."--Publisher.