grassland ecology

Details the geological features of grassland biomes and spotlights the types of creatures that live in these regions. Discusses how the biome and the creatures within it change throughout each of the four seasons and provides tips on protecting them from human interference. Includes color photographs and a glossary.

A look at a common food chain on a North American prairie, introducing the bluestem grass that starts the chain, the badger that sits atop the chain, and various animals in between.

"Waited until the last minute to get started? No problem! Each experiment in Grasslands Experiments: 11 Science Experiments In One Hour or Less follows the scientific method and can be completed in an hour or less. Make a climatogram for a city in the grasslands, experiment to find out why grasslands in the United States have seasons and find out how a prairie wind affects the evaporation of water. Experiments also include ideas for science fair projects in case you have extra time"--Provided by the publisher.

An introduction to grassland ecosystems, describing the plants and animals native to these regions.

Presents information on what an ecosystem is and how energy and nutrients cycle through a grassland ecosystem, and provides examples of the plants, animals, and features of grasslands around the world. Also includes a glossary and a list of additional resources.

An exploration of grassland ecology that discusses the organisms that live there, from elephants and gazelles to prairie dogs and horses.

Describes and compares the characteristics of temperate and tropical grassland biomes, featuring a general overview of their climates, soil types, vegetation, and typical plants and animals, and providing a look at specific grassland biomes throughout the world. Includes maps, diagrams, photographs, and illustrations.

Shows the animals, plants, and people of the grasslands as they live, eat, and work. Focuses particularly on the damage that humans have caused to plains wildlife and their habitat and what can be done to save them. A Cheyenne Indian tale teaches how the constellation Pleiades came to be and encourages readers to apply their knowledge of plains.

Examines grasslands around the world and the life they support and discusses how they are surviving changes brought about by people and climate.

Describes the grassland ecology of the great plains of the world with their various landscapes such as the savannah, the tundra, the steppe, and the great American plains.