Ecosystems inside out
Author
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
940L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Peel back the corners of the desert to discover the incredible organisms that survive in this ecosystem, from scorpions and cacti to musk oxen and seals. Find out how deserts work as a system, carving out an existence in one of the most extreme biomes on Earth. Learn, too, how deserts are found all around the world and what you can do to help protect these amazing wildernesses."--Amazon.com.
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
950L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents information about the ecology of various wetlands, including swamps, ponds, bogs, estuaries, marshes, and more.
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Forests inside out
Author
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
940L
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Huge, far-reaching landscapes of swaying grass or shrubs, grasslands support a whole host of organisms and are one of the most important biomes for people, too. Peel back the corners of the grassland to find out how many different organisms rely upon this ecosystem for survival, from elephants and gazelles to prairie dogs and horses. Discover how each organism functions within its grassland ecosystem, and learn about the daily fight for survival...
5)
Islands inside out
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6)
Mountains inside out
Author
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
Language
English
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Description
"From sunlit surface water that teems with life to the deepest, darkest depths filled with some of Earth's most unusual creatures, oceans are home to a wide array of life. Peel back the corners of the ocean to find out what fascinating life exists within this ecosystem, from Earth's biggest animal, the blue whale, to tiny organisms, such as kelp. Discover where the world's oceans are and what you can do to help protect our planet's rich waters."--...
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Rivers and lakes inside out
Author
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A seemingly barren, harsh, and cold wilderness, the often icy tundra appears to support little life. However, peel back the corners of this fascinating biome and you will be amazed by the living organisms that thrive within one of Earths toughest environments. Discover the living things that function within the tundra, from polar bears and caribou to seabirds and foxes. Explore tundras all over the world and find out what you can do to help protect...