biodiversity

Looks at the ways in which plants and animals interact, discussing the interdependency caused by the mutual need for nutrients and gases, and including a hands-on experiment.

Chronicles the processes that have created new species through time and examines the destruction of ecosystems by man.

Presents a simple introduction that examines biodiversity, what it is, how it arose, its distribution, and human impact upon it.

Examines the relationships between living things, focusing on the interdependency of animals, with specific examples.

Explains various plants and animals that have taken over areas and have damaged the ecosystem. Offers ideas on how one can help control invasive species. Includes photographs and side-bars.

Discusses the variety of living things in a woodland ecosystem.

Documents the experiences of a group of seventh and eighth graders from Michigan who traveled to the Amazon to learn first-hand about biological diversity and what it is like to survive in the rain forest.

Discusses the many different life forms that have existed on Earth, their importance, and how they have changed over time.

Presents approximately two hundred alphabetized entries on topics related to biodiversity, including life-forms, habitats, and threats to their survival, and includes four introductory essays on what biodiversity is and why it is important.

Looks at one hundred species discovered in the twenty-first considered by the International Institute for Species Exploration to be the most unique.