ecology

Looks at the ways in which plants and animals interact, discussing the interdependency caused by the mutual need for nutrients and gases, and including a hands-on experiment.

An illustrated guide to the main types of animals and plants found in ponds throughout the world.

Describes the characteristics, various forms of plant and animal life, and destruction of the world's rain forests.

Discusses non-native plants, such as the kudzu vine and the tree-of-heaven, which were imported from other countries and now pose a significant threat to the ecosystems of North America.

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

"An exploration of the environmental, health, and social issues of modern agriculture. Features include fact boxes, sidebars, activities, glossary, list of recommended reading and Web sites, and index"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a collection of the first-hand accounts of naturalist Eric Dinerstein's encounters studying wildlife in remote parts of the globe.

Looks at how human activities have affected Earth's environment over the course of the twentieth century, discussing climate, global warming, deforestation, endangered species, environmental pollution, and other topics, and explores the need to establish new policies and practices for interacting with and using natural resources.

Traces in cumulative verse the interdependency of weather, plants, animals, and people.

Traces the development and describes the characteristics of bogs, marshes, and swamps.