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Introduces the idea of a biome and describes the two different types of grassland biome--tropical, or savanna, and temperate--and the plants and animals that may live there.

"Provides information on wetlands, one of the major biomes, or ecological areas, in the world today." --

Discusses the plant and animal life of prairies and grasslands throughout the world.

Discusses the plant and animal life of the world's grasslands, which make up almost a quarter of the world's land area.

Describes how grassland plants and animals serve as food for each other.

The diversity of plant and animal life on the planet is a topic of both high interest and importance for young readers. This text explores a biome that many will easily identify and with which they may have some familiarity. Several types of grasslands are explored, including details on their formation, locations, climate, and flora and fauna. Examples include North America's Great Plains and the steppes of central Asia. Ecological impact to the areas...

"Grassland ecosystems can be found on nearly every continent. Countless animals and plants live in them. So what difference could the loss of one animal species make? Follow the chain reaction, and discover how important bees are.