Describes the grassland ecosystem as a place made up of animals and plants that are interdependent. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.
Readers will explore 12 contrasting environments and the geological factors that make each of the habitats so unique, including where they are located and the different animals who call them home.
"Some of the world's most interesting animals--lions, cheetahs, and bison--live on grasslands. These fragile ecosystems are often taken for granted and have been nearly wiped out in many places around the world. This . . . book introduces readers to this fascinating but constantly threatened landscape"--Publisher.
"Hippos use their tails to fling it around and a giraffe's drops more than five feet before splatting on the ground. What are we talking about? Poo on the savannah! Follow along to learn all about the animals that make it and the habitat they live in"--Provided by the publisher.