food chains

Follow the flow of energy through the food chain from the sun to producers, consumers, and decomposers.

"This book gives a brief account of the animals and plants found in fresh waters in a northern temperate climate. It does not deal with tropical waters. The book describes the places in which the plants and animals are found, and the way they live together." - intro.

Readers will investigate simple food chains and natural habitats, including a garden, forest, tide pool, desert, and even a tree stump micro-habitat.

Grades 3rd-8th.;Plants and photosynthesis -- Parts of a plant -- Xylem and phloem celss -- Parts of a flower and pollination -- Life cycle of a butterfly -- Characteristics of animal groups -- Plant cells and animla cells -- Ecosystems -- Genetic traits and adaptations -- Introduction to human body systems. Covers, Photosynthesis, parts of a plant, life cycle of a butterfly, groups of animals, plant and animal cells, food chains and food webs, and Genetic traits and adaptations.