prairie animals

Contains twenty-six scratchboard illustrations of plants and animals that once lived in the tallgrass prairies of America's heartland, each of which corresponds to a letter of the alphabet.

Describes the American prairies, one of the richest ecosystems in the world and an endangered U.S. ecological treasure.

Photographs and simple text introduce young readers to the various forms of wildlife found on the American prairie.

The animals on a prairie wildlife refuge sense an approaching tornado and seek protection before it touches down and destroys everything in its path.

Introduces the North American prairie, its importance to Native Americans, and some of the wildlife that can be found there, including hawks, badgers, and buffalo.

Colorful photographs and simple text describe the different types of animals that can be found living in the prairie.

The animals on a prairie wildlife refuge sense an approaching tornado and seek protection before it touches down and destroys everything in its path.

Describes prairies--the grasslands of North America and Canada, with brief information on grasslands in other areas of the world.

Text and photographs introduce the sights and sounds of life on the prairie, including the prairie dog, dancing birds, and long-tailed weasel.

Describes the habits and characteristics of eight animals of the open prairie of central North America: the pronghorn, prairie dog, jackrabbit, meadowlark, bison, rattlesnake, coyote, and prairie chicken.