Ecosystems are all around-from a small pond to a vast forest and everything in between. This book shows kids the components of ecosystems as well and describes some of the world's most common ecosystems.
Have you ever heard of a plant that eats animals? You don't have to find them in the movies you'll find these plants right in these pages, along with others that grow to more than 300 feet (100 m) tall and live for thousands of years.
Discusses the important role of plants in making food, producing oxygen, providing habitats for animals, helping make and preserve soil, and providing useful products for people.