ecology

Introduces the diversity of the natural world through maps, facts, and photographs, emphasizing the complex relationships between different species.

Compares how animals vary in the same environment when day turns to night, such as the shrikes, locusts, and sand vipers of the North African desert that give way to scorpions, desert hedgehogs, and jerboas at nightfall.

Examines the effect of automobile exhaust fumes on the environment, wildlife, and human health and explores possible solutions.

Examines air, atmosphere, and clouds and how they are affected by pollution.

A Suquamish Indian chief describes his people's respect and love for the earth, and concern for its destruction.

Highlights important partnerships going on in the ocean between different animals for survival.

Depicts in text and photographs the training, equipment, and real-life experiences of people who risk their lives to battle wildfires, as well as people who use fire for ecological reasons.

Mr. Rose's class goes on a field trip to find out about pond life and brings specimens back to the classroom for further study.