ecology

Provides a comprehensive overview of the various practices and beliefs of animism--the acceptance of the idea that souls exist in animals, plants, and other objects.

"Winter lasts a long time in the evergreen forest biome. The trees here stay green all year. But how do tree needles help a tree survive the winter? And how do anmals live in the snow?"--Back cover.

A primer on the basic dos and don'ts of fishing, including tips on where to find certain species, information on how a fish's anatomical makeup helps it avoid getting hooked, and instructions for cleaning a catch.

Details the parts and inner lives of trees and all the organisms that live within them.

"From slowing wildfires to planting seeds, one animal is the true superhero that keeps the African savanna in balance. Elephants dig to find salt that other animals lick, their deep footprints collect water for small creatures to drink, and they eat young trees to keep the forest from overtaking the grasslands. In every season, the elephants are there to protect the savanna and its residents--but what would happen if the elephants were only "once upon a time"? Read along to discover the important role this keystone species plays in the savanna and explore what would happen if the elephants vanished"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the many ways that trees help to keep the planet and people healthy.

For millennia, lions, tigers, and their man-eating kin have kept our dark, scary forests dark and scary, and their predatory majesty has been the stuff of folklore. But by the year 2150 big predators may only exist on the other side of glass barriers and chain-link fences. Their gradual disappearance is changing the very nature of our existence. We no longer occupy an intermediate position on the food chain; instead we survey it invulnerably from above?so far above that we are in danger of forgetting that we even belong to an ecosystem..

Discusses how bees help us see the effects of climate change, pollution, and habitat destruction.

By shining a light behind some of the pages, readers can see hidden wonders of a habitat, from worms wriggling among roots to birds nesting high in branches.

"Did you know that a Saguaro cactus can live for more than 200 years and grow as tall as 50 feet (15 meters)? Readers will discover how these desert giants are used for shelter by animals such as woodpeckers and owls, and provide food for animals such as bats and other small mammals. This captivating title provides a close-up look at the plants and animals that live in and around the Saguaro cactus in the Sonoran Desert."--Provided by publisher.