grassland ecology

Discusses the importance of animal species such as bison, lemmings, southern white rhinos, honey bees, and black-tailed prairie dogs are essential to grassland ecosytems, how their reduced numbers affect the entire food chain, and what is being done to save them.

Explores the characteristics of deserts and grasslands, including plant and animal life. Hands-on activities included.

Students will examine the importance of grassland regions and participate in a hands-on experiment to measure the moisture content of soil. An ecologist also discusses how scientists are restoring grassland regions to their original state.

Describes the different types of grasslands, including savannahs, steppes, and temperate grasslands, and examines their ecosystems.

Explores grassland food chains including plants and animals such as big bluestem grass, sunflowers, prairie dogs, golden eagles, coyotes, and bison. Includes a list of interesting facts and a glossary.

"[A] cumulative text based on an old folksong alternating with additional scientific information explores the role of prairie dogs, a keystone species in North America's grasslands, and conservation efforts to restore the balance of plants and animals of the Janos, Mexico, prairie dog complex. Backmatter includes timeline, photographs, music, prairie dog facts, glossary, and authors' sources"--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to grassland ecosystems, discussing the climate and weather, the animals, plants and people that live there, the future of grasslands and more.

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

Details the geological features of grassland biomes and spotlights the types of creatures that live in these regions. Discusses how the biome and the creatures within it change throughout each of the four seasons and provides tips on protecting them from human interference. Includes color photographs and a glossary.

A look at a common food chain on a North American prairie, introducing the bluestem grass that starts the chain, the badger that sits atop the chain, and various animals in between.