"A fundamental look at a common food chain in the mountains, starting with the ponderosa pine, ending with the mountain lion, and introducing various animals in between"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the prairie as an ecological niche and describes the plant and animal life supported there.

Introduces the components of soil, patterns of change, and erosion.

A frightened jackrabbit outruns a hunting coyote and a fire caused by lightning and finds safety on a river, while rain falls to extinguish the flames and prevent further destruction.

Differentiates a tropical rain forest from all others, and describes its typical plant and animal life.

"Who lives around the apple tree? Shine a light behind the page and see ... Explore a tree up close and you will find a small world filled with great surprises! From worms wriggling among the roots, to birds nesting high in the branches, the hidden wonders of this amazing habitat are revealed"--

Describes the habitats of these reptiles which scientists call a "keystone species" because they change the environment for their own use in a way that helps many other plants and animals.

When the Magic School Bus takes a dive, Wanda discovers that one of Ms. Frizzle's ancestors was Redbeard the Pirate and a treasure map leads the class to a coral reef where they learn first hand that life there is risky. In The Magic School Bus gets swamped, the class learns that swampland is an important habitat and natural water filter. In the Magic School Bus goes to Mussel Beach, the class learns about life along a shore.

From the international bestselling author of The Hidden Life of Trees. An illuminating manifesto on ancient forests: how they adapt to climate change by passing their wisdom through generations, and why our future lies in protecting them. In his beloved book The Hidden Life of Trees, Peter Wohlleben revealed astonishing discoveries about the social networks of trees and how they communicate. Now, in The Power of Trees, he turns to their future, with...

Documents the life cycle and ecosystem of the giant saguaro cactus and the desert animals it helps to support.