meadow ecology

Describes the many animals to be found in a meadow, seemingly a serene place, yet teeming with life in the form of deer, rabbits, ants, spiders, raccoons, bats, and others creatures.

Contains hands-on projects, field trips, ideas, and suggestions to help children explore ecology in the context of woodland, pond, and field ecosystems.

Describes the interdependence among plants and animals living in a meadow environment, from spring to winter.

Photographs and simple text explain the food chain which is found in meadow habitats, discussing how each insect, plant, and animal fits into the process.

Presents more than thirty projects and investigations designed to help young scientists explore and understand prairies, fields, and meadows.

A close-up look at life in a typical North American meadow, from spiders to weasels, and spittlebugs to beetles.

Presents an introduction to meadows, explains why all living things need food, displays the energy pyramid, and looks at the cycle of how food is produced and consumed in meadow environments.

Examines the animals, plants, and ecology of a typical American meadow.

Introduces young readers to the world of nature, and includes step-by-step instructions for a selection of related projects and activities.

Describes the interdependence of some of the plants and animals that can be found in a milkweed patch.