Ecosystems

A description of the plants and animals found in the arctic region.

Explores the pond ecosystem, discussing where ponds are found, how a pond develops, and the interdependence of the plants and animals that live in and around it.

Examines the rhythms of life that sustain freshwater ecosystems.

Examines the various ecosystems found within a swamp, how the plants and animals interact with one another, where swamps can be found around the world, and efforts to protect them.

Explores the grassland ecosystem, explaining what grasslands are and where they are found, looking atplant and animal life in and around grasslands, and discussing threats to grassland environments.

Explores the forest ecosystem, explaining what forests are and where they are found, looking at plant and animal life in and around forests, and discussing threats to forest environments.

Examines caves, how they grow, what types of plants and animals inhabit them, and the conservation department's efforts to protect them.

An introduction to mountains, looking at where they are located in the world, the types and climates of mountains, and native plants and animals, and discussing why mountains are in danger and the types of jobs available for people who want to work in the mountains.

Presents an introduction to wetlands, explaining what they are and their characteristics, looks at the different types of wetlands and the life they support, provides information about indigenous people in these environments, and dicusses wetlands resources, the threats they face, and protection efforts.

An introduction to the rain forests that discusses how life adapts to its climate and soils, the different types of rain forests, their indigenous peoples and resources, and the many factors that threaten their future.