ecology

"Readers will learn about the desert biome, the important role it plays on Earth, and the climate, geology, geography, and wildlife that define it"--Provided by publisher.

"George loves bugs. Big ones, leggy ones, ones that glow. So he decides to become the world's best collector. But fabulous creatures aren't meant for a life in a bottle"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces the soil and its role in the ecosystem, and describes different types of soil, some of the creatures that live underground, from giant fungi to moles and microbes, and the soils of the Moon and Mars.

"A poison dart frog clings to a slippery leaf. A sloth creeps through the canopy. The dense rain forest overflows with life. Discover the plants and animals that depend on each other in this biome"--Provided by publisher.

"All things on this Earth are part of the ecosystem. Animals and plants depend on each other to survive. Animals and plants also need the Sun and non-living things such as water and soil. It's a difficult balance to get right. Explore the . . . relationship between living things and their environment [in this book]"--Provided by publisher.

What does a city need to thrive? Build one layer by layer to find out. Start with a source of water then add the buildings and people that make up the bustling city. Then, get creative to make your own city environment. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos help young readers learn how to build our world.

What does a rain forest look like? Build one layer by layer to find out. Starting in the understory and working our way up to the tall treetops of the emergent layer, we'll see many different plants, animals, and more. When we're done exploring, it's time to get creative to make your own rain forest environment. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos help young readers learn how to build our world.

What adds up into an ocean? Build one layer by layer to find out. The watery world looks very different the deeper we get. Once we get down to the bottom, its time to get creative to make your own ocean environment. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos help young readers learn how to build our world.

What goes into making a coastline? Build one layer by layer to find out. Add a sandy shore, awesome animals, rocking rocks, and more. Then, get creative to make your own coastline environment. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos help young readers learn how to build our world.