plains

"It may seem like there's not much to be learned about vast, flat areas with no trees. But, taking up more than one-third of Earth's land, plains are important parts of the planet. From size, locations, and relationship to other parts of the environment, this . . . guide helps readers learn all about plains . . . photographs show examples of this type of land and help readers learn to recognize them"--Provided by publisher.

"Follow along as a fictional researcher observes and makes journal entries about their field trip through the Serengeti ecosystem in Africa. Photographs highlight the animals, plants, and people that inhabit this diverse habitat where the world's largest land mammal migration takes place. Simple graphs show facts about the land, and the final report describes efforts being made to preserve the area"--Provided by publisher.

"The Great Plains is a large and very important grassland ecosystem covering roughly one-fourth of the United States. Human activity has had an impact on this environment for thousands of years, especially since the 1800s, when hunters killed off almost all of the enormous herds of American bison that once roamed the area. Readers will learn how agricultural practices, global warming, hunting, and urban development have changed the area. They'll also learn about conservation efforts to both restore the Great Plains and prevent further damage. Informative fact boxes, sidebars, and full-color photographs provide extra in-depth information on the changing environment of the Great Plains"--Provided by the publisher.

"Compares and contrasts the way people lived on the Great Plains over the course of centuries"--Provided by publisher.

Photographs and simple text describe the different types of things people might find on the plains.

Offers students an introduction to plains and plateaus, describing the differences between them, their geographic features, the plants and animals that live on them, and other related topics.

Presents a study of the plains of the world and discusses grasslands, pampas, steppes, savannas, and prairies,the plants and animals that inhabit it, and efforts to protect it.

Three children describe what it is like to live on the plains of Mali, Siberia, and Kansas.