"This title introduces primary readers to the deciduous forest biome, presenting the biome in a way early readers can understand--through things that can actually be seen, touched, and heard in a deciduous forest."--.
Discusses the importance of animal species such as the ring-tailed lemur, coast redwood, white-tailed deer, the strangler fig tree, the Indian flying fox and vampire bat are essential to forest ecosytems, how their reduced numbers affect the entire food chain, and what is being done to save them.
An introduction to deciduous forest biomes that looks at where they are located in the world, their various climates and seasons, native plants and animals, why their existence is in danger, and the types of jobs relating to the deciduous forest.
Describes the characteristics of deciduous forest biomes, looks at where they are located in the world, discusses why deciduous forest environments are important, and identifies some of the plants and animals that live in them. Includes an activity.
"The coniferous forest biome is made up of cone-bearing trees such as pines, firs and spruce, as well as a varied assortment of other organisms adapted to live in this unique region. Coniferous forests will take students on a fun-filled trip from Asia to North America to explore these treasured woodlands, taking an up-close look at their shared characteristics while discovering the animal and plant life that call this biome home. An interview with an ecologist examines the lasting impact that natural forces such as wind and fire have had on these forests, while a dramatic experiment illustrates how pollution is emitted from forest fires"--Container.
"A variety of science projects related to the temperate forest that can be done in under an hour, plus a few that take longer for interested students"--.
Presents facts and photos about food chains in the forest, discussing producers, consumers, predators, and decomposers. Includes a comprehension activity, glossary, index, and access to online resources.
How do squirrels help new oak trees grow? Why is a woodpecker pecking a hole in a tree trunk? And why are fungi that grow in the forest good at recycling? Inside this book, explore a forest ecosystem and discover how all the living things that make it their home depend on each other and their habitat for survival.
This title introduces primary readers to the deciduous forest biome, presenting the biome in a way early readers can understand--through things that can actually be seen, touched, and heard in a deciduous forest.
