food chains (ecology)

"This book explores the food chains and webs that exist in an ocean habitat. It equips readers with crucial vocabulary, using examples from that habitat to explain the roles of producers, consumers and decomposers, and illustrates how living things depend upon each other. Readers learn how fragile food chains can be, how they can be broken, and what we can do to prevent this"--Provided by the publisher.

"This book explores the food chains and webs that exist in a mountain habitat. It equips readers with crucial vocabulary, using examples from that habitat to explain the roles of producers, consumers and decomposers, and illustrates how living things depend upon each other. Readers learn how fragile food chains can be, how they can be broken, and what we can do to prevent this"--Provided by the publisher.

When his peach tree is threatened by aphids, Farmer Pomeroy brings in a horde of ladybugs to save the tree and restore the balance of nature.

A variety of insects and animals are shown eating one another, showing links between predator and prey.

Pictures and brief text introduce the concept of a food chain, beginning with the part tiny phytoplankton play in providing tuna for two children's tuna fish sandwiches.

A simple introduction to food chains and webs, featuring both herbivores and carnivores and discussing energy, food production, and decomposition in various ecosystems.

Presents an introduction to animals that eat plants and other animals--omnivores--and includes information on what they are, how they digest meat and plants, and provides descriptions of different omnivorous animals and their habitats.

Follows the adventures of Max Axiom as he explains the science behind ecosystems. Written in graphic-novel format.

An overview of the interdependence between plant and animal life. An explanation of food chains, food webs and the dependence of all living things on solar energy.

A special field trip on the magic school bus allows Ms. Frizzle's class to see how the food chain works in the ocean.