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In nine volumes, explores each of the earth's major ecological regions, defining important features, animals, and environmental issues.

The Hands on Science series provides students with background on key concepts in Science. Each title includes engaging hands on exercises that bring the concepts to life for kids. Real World Science: Earth's Biomes, include information on tropic rain forests, deciduous forests, grasslands, deserts, taiga, and tundra.

"Living and nonliving things all interact in an ecosystem. Fish swim and breathe in water. Trees take root in soil. Ecosystems looks at the important roles of living and nonliving things in an ecosystem. Ecosystems looks at the important roles of living and nonliving things in an ecosystem. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary,...

"Living and nonliving things live together, in an ecosystem. Each thing living in the ecosystem relies on something else. To stay alive, all living things in an ecosystem need to live in balance. Can you think of an ecosystem you have seen?"--

With a biodome-by-biodome structure that mirrors Mother Nature's own design, "Earth Matters" is a celebration of the planet, a warning to protect it, and an inspiring sourcebook full of ideas for making a positive change. Reference pages make up the first part of each section, with maps showing the extent of the biome, and spreads on climate, natural history, and ecology explaining how the biome works. Subsequent spreads explore the threats arising...

Mazes through 12 ecosystems, from evergreen forests to coral reefs, from the frozen tundra to hot desert sands.

"Explores the rainy season on East Africa's southern Serengeti Plain, offering young readers a look at an ecosystem in motion."--

Provides a close-up look at the ecosystem and explains how it affects animals and people.