grassland ecology

An exploration of grassland ecology that discusses the organisms that live there, from elephants and gazelles to prairie dogs and horses.

Simple text and color photographs introduce the plants and animals that live in grasslands.

Text and photographs look at the climate, plants, and animals of grassland biomes.

Describes the grassland ecosystem as a place made up of animals and plants that are interdependent.

Explains how the plants and animals of a grassland form a food web in which energy is distributed throughout the entire environment.

Introduces the geography, plants, animals, and people of the African grasslands. Written in Spanish.

Describes the grassland ecosystem as a place made up of animals and plants that are interdependent.

Discusses the geography and resources of the grassland biome as well as how animals and people have adapted to and impacted grassland environments.

"Some of the world's most interesting animals--lions, cheetahs, and bison--live on grasslands. These fragile ecosystems are often taken for granted and have been nearly wiped out in many places around the world. This . . . book introduces readers to this fascinating but constantly threatened landscape"--Publisher.

Gives readers core information about grassland biomes on prairies, steppes, pampas, and savannahs.