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Examines how marine scientist Brent Hughes, working in Elkhorn Slough on the California coast, learned that sea otters were helping seagrass remain healthy despite fertilizer runoff from nearby farms, thereby solving a modern science mystery and uncovering secrets of the ecosystem. Features dozens of color photographs and charts, sidebars, activities, and conservation tips.

"A fundamental look at a common food chain in the rainforest, starting with the cacao tree, ending with the powerful jaguar, and introducing various animals in between"--Provided by publisher.

"A fundamental look at a common food chain in the ocean, starting with the microscopic plankton, ending with the killer whale, and introducing various animals in between"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the food chain in the wetland including consumers, decomposers, producers, and predators.

"Carefully leveled text and engaging full-color photos introduce early fluent readers to Arctic biome and the food chains that operate there. Includes activity, glossary, and index."-- Provided by publisher.

Describes different kinds of land habitats, such as forests and deserts, the animals and plants that live in them, and how humans can change habitats.

I See a Kookaburra! lets readers search for an oystercatcher, an elephant shrew, and a fierce snapping turtle in the places where they live. Learn how these animals and many others grow and thrive in very different environments.
Incorporated into the book is an interactive element. Hidden in the illustrations are animals camouflaged in their surroundings. Turn the page to see if you were able to find them all!

The Resilient Farm and Homestead is a comprehensive how-to manual that will help you select, design, develop, and manage land for self-reliance and regeneration, and presents a thriving model for productive, durable homesteads and farms in cold climates and beyond. It includes information on the site-design process, site selection, and site management; adapting land to rapid change, including flood mitigation and costs of living; gravity-feed water...

Features large color photographs and informative text presenting the various parts of a North American desert food chain.