Looks at the plants, insects, mammals, and other creatures that are connected in backyard food chains and how these chains form a large backyard food web.
Examines the science of food chains and webs, discussing how ecosystems revolve around them and are sustained by cycles of life and death in the animal and plant kingdoms.
Presents facts and photos about food chains in the forest, discussing producers, consumers, predators, and decomposers. Includes a comprehension activity, glossary, index, and access to online resources.
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.
Outlines the many food chains of a desert ecosystem, revealing how lower links in the chain impact animals at the very top. Discusses how people can help keep deserts healthy and includes full-color illustrations and a glossary.
Outlines the many food chains of a deep ocean ecosystem, revealing how lower links in the chain impact animals at the very top. Discusses how people can help keep oceans healthy and includes full-color illustrations and a glossary.