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A lion, a great white shark, and a timber wolf, all meat-eaters who have been hurt by the cruelty of plant-eaters, form a support group which has limited success until their newest member, a great horned owl, shares some advice.

"Leaves and bacteria, insects and fish, bears and people, too--we're all part of one big circle of growing and eating and living"--Inside front flap.

Includes "For Creative Minds" section with food web cards and information on how seasonal changes affect ocean plants and animals.

"The animals of the South Sea are hungry. But who is hungrier than all of the rest? The kicking krill may swarm and the blue cod are out hunting for dinner, but neither is fierce enough to be tops in this habitat. Could it be the lurking sharks, pointy-tailed rays or the toothy barracuda? Dive into this rhythmic text to discover who is at the top of this food chain."--

Looks at eleven animals that live in three different ocean environments, focusing on their life cycles and their place in the food chain.

The foliage is eaten by a mouse that's eaten by a bat that's eaten by a snake. This book explores the species and food chains and webs within a rain forest habitat, and discusses why these food chains and webs need to be protected.

Explores interconnected food chains found in the ocean.

The amazing transformation of Jack from grinning pumpkin to mold-mottled wreckage to hopeful green shoot tells the story of decomposition. Features a teacher guide.

This book starts with this essential question and then goes on to examine the diets of sixteen different animals, from elephants and giraffes to sharks, woodpeckers, and even humans. The concepts of carnivore, herbivore, and omnivore are all introduced and then reinforced throughout with symbols for each animal. The book concludes with an explanation of food chains in three different environments. More challenging vocabulary is highlighted throughout,...