grassland ecology

Describes grasslands around the world and their animal and human inhabitants.

Explores grassland food chains including plants and animals such as big bluestem grass, sunflowers, prairie dogs, golden eagles, coyotes, and bison. Includes a list of interesting facts and a glossary.

Students will examine the importance of grassland regions and participate in a hands-on experiment to measure the moisture content of soil. An ecologist also discusses how scientists are restoring grassland regions to their original state.

A collection of photographs which capture the landscape and creatures of the Serengeti-Maasai Mara region and Ngorongoro Crater in Kenya and Tanzania.

Examines the various animals that inhabit the world's grassland regions and discusses the food chain and what happens to a food web when a food chain breaks down as well as methods that can be taken to protect the grassland food chain.

Explores the characteristics of deserts and grasslands, including plant and animal life. Hands-on activities included.

Describes the different types of grasslands, including savannahs, steppes, and temperate grasslands, and examines their ecosystems.