food chains (ecology)

Readers will learn about the food chains and food webs in a variety of habitats in this volume, how everything is connected, and how every living organism plays a role.

Omnivores eat both plants and animals. They often have traits similar to those found in carnivores and herbivores. Learn more interesting information about omnivores and their role in the food chain in Omnivores, an AV2 media enhanced book.

Herbivores are nature's plant eaters. They are an important link in the food chain between producers and carnivores. Learn more interesting information about herbivores and their role in the food chain in Herbivores, an AV2 media enhanced book.

Carnivores are nature's meat eaters. Many of the world's largest carnivores are at the top of the food chain. Learn more interesting information about carnivores and their role in the food chain.

Provides an introduction to the Australian outback, explains what food chains are, follows the food chain in the outback from the sun, to plants, to herbivores, carnivores, omnivores, and scavengers, examines an outback food web, and looks at threats to the region.

Describes the interdependence among plants and animals living in a meadow environment, from spring to winter.

Children will love the appealing photos of baby animals that live in both cold and warm oceans penguins, seals, dolphins, whales, octopus, corals, and many kinds of fish. Young readers will also find out how baby animals survive in this salty, underwater habitat.

Children will be captivated by the amazing photos of baby animals that live on mountains: bighorn sheep, bears, deer, mountain goats, antelope, cougars, and other animals. Young readers will learn about how baby animals find food and shelter in such rugged places.

Delightful photos of baby raccoons, skunks, deer, bears, wolves, lynx, caribou, and other animals help show children which animals live in forests. Young readers will learn how life for baby animals changes as the seasons change where they live.

Cute baby prairie dogs, badgers, hawks, pronghorns, bobcats, and bison are just of a few of the animals featured that live in grasslands such as prairies. Young readers will find out about prairie weather, underground homes, and how animals stay safe in grasslands.