Ecosystems Books

In this engaging story of one of nature's most fascinating creatures, science educator Stephen Whitt follows a mother sea turtle on the most difficult and dangerous journey of her life, the journey home to lay her eggs. Along the way he shows young...

Dive into 'Bad Pollutants!' to uncover the critical role of freshwater in our lives and the threats it faces from pollution. Ideal for grades 6-8, this book is a vital resource for teachers, homeschooling parents, and librarians, emphasizing the urgency...

Three biomes are discussed in this book namely forests, deserts and grasslands. Chapter one includes a discussion of two types of forests - the temperate and the cool. The second chapter talks about the coastal, polar, interior and subtropical deserts...

There are two types of ecosystems discussed in this book: the island and the rainforest. A chapter is dedicated to each. In chapter one, expect to read about the characteristics of an island ecosystem, including examples, how they were formed, and the...

It is a fact that all living things need energy to survive. However, energy cannot be created nor destroyed so how do you get? The topic of this book is the food web. It describes how energy from one organism is transferred to another organism. More...

Green anoles are in trouble. An invasion of anoles from other countries are coming into their territory. Green anoles are natives, meaning they are from the southeastern United States. They are important to gardens and forests because they live in...

Animals are essential life forms because without them, humans will have fewer chances of survival. It's very important that children are educated on the topics of animal behavior, extinction and preservation because it leads the way towards the active...

The burrowing owl(Athene cunicularia)is federally protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act in the U.S. and Mexico, and is listed as endangered, threatened, or as a Species of Concern in nine states, including California, where it is considered a...

The beauty, wisdom and awesome nature of God's creation is all around us even in the abundant, common things that we see every day and take for granted. If you only take the time to look a little closer, you will discover the intricate wisdom and beauty...

Winner of the Judy Goddard Award for Children's Literature and highlighted as a Southwest Children's Book of the Year,  The Giving Tree of the Desert: The tale of a saguaro cactus and its nurse tree, is a Southwest twist on The Giving...

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Who needs a forest fire? We do! But not the kind we have now.The first people who lived in California did not fight fire. They used it as a tool and tended the forest floor like a garden for thousands of years. The California Gold Rush of 1849 brought...

""What We Know About The Stars"" is a book written by Abraham Van Doren Honeyman and published in 1905. This book provides a comprehensive overview of our understanding of stars and the universe at the time of its publication. It covers topics such as...

The purpose of this book is to teach youth, in simple terms, why trees "rock," in other words, about all the good things trees do for us and why we need trees. This book emphasizes the importance and value of trees to people and society, the economy, the...

In the magical depths of the ocean, Sinta the sea anemone teaches us the secret of the heart chakra. As Sinta shares the ocean with their friends, they show us how to protect our friendships and care for one another without causing harm. When we share...

Come along on a journey with Dawson the Bottlenose Dolphin. From the Roanoke Sound along with the Outer Banks of North Carolina, to the Gulf of Mexico waters in the Florida Keys, enjoy learning about these beautiful sea creatures.

Come along on a journey with Lola the Loggerhead Sea Turtle. From the shores of Nags Head, North Carolina to the Gulf Stream, enjoy learning about these beautiful sea creatures through fun facts and colorful illustrations.

Caroline the magical cicada has one mission - to help others. She floats around the sky looking for critters that need her support and encouragement. Learn how the words "Locus Pocus!" help Sadie the Scorpion, Willy the Woodpecker, Allie the Armadillo,...

You might not realize it, but there are green invaders everywhere. They live in our lakes, our parks, and even in our back yards. What are they? They are invasive plants! Learn how people are working to stop the growth of invasive plant species and what...

How much life can one cubic foot hold? Read how photographer David Liittschwager and zoologist Chris Meyer studied life in one cubic foot, and how their findings can teach us about life on the entire planet. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian...

The Arctic ecosystem is diverse, fascinating, and special. The animals and people who live there have adapted to the icy landscape. But because the Earth's temperature is warming, the polar ice in the Arctic is melting. Discover why it's so important to...

Muddy Creek in Edgewater, Maryland is the site of a major makeover. The land around the stream has worn down. Find out what caused Muddy Creek to erode, and the many steps involved in saving it. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution,...

This high-interest nonfiction reader will help students gain science content knowledge while building their literacy skills and reading comprehension. This appropriately leveled text features hands-on, simple science experiments and full-color images and...

Earth is a unique place to live. Life depends on non-life - air water soil sun - in order to live. Explore the interdependence of living and nonliving things in this engaging NGSS-aligned science book that supports STEM Education!

There are 1.371 million animal species on Earth, each with their own quirky characteristics... keep reading to learn some bonkers and hysterical facts about a few of them!Like the time my friend's hearing aid was stolen by a kookaburraOr the time I...

Find out what Calvin the carrot does to make sure his vegetable friends in the neighbours garden are fit and fine to come out and play with him again. As he and his sister Amna the apple, snoop around Mrs. Yuki's kitchen, they discover something that...

How tall are the trees in a tropical rainforest? What animals live in tropical rainforests?Learn all about the tropical rainforest and the species that call it home.This book is part of the Language Lizard Explore collection, which uses vibrant...

How do desert animals and plants get their water? What animals live in the desert?Learn all about the desert and the species that call it home. This book is part of the Language Lizard Explore collection, which uses vibrant illustrations and simple...

How does the coral reef get its spectacular colors? What fish live in coral reefs?Learn all about the coral reef and the species that call it home.This book is part of the Language Lizard Explore collection, which uses vibrant illustrations and simple...

First in the Nature's Li'l Samaritans Series, The Carpenter Bee, told in verse, recounts a parent and child's extraordinary encounter with the unknown. Based on a true story and an allegory, the tale promotes understanding of the interconnectedness of...

Winter in the Forest is the second in a series of seasonal picture books for pre-K and early elementary children. It's about the natural world, in particular the deciduous forest of the American Northeast. This book depicts the cold stillness of...

Un libro necesario e instructivo para alimentar las ganas de niños y jóvenes de cuidar y salvar nuestro planeta.Consejos que ayudarán a que los más pequeños se conciencien de que su papel es vital en la conservación del medio ambiente y que su futuro...

Is there such a thing as a good bug or are all bugs bad? After all, they inflict pain, annoyance and harm on people. Many avoid insects as pests or worse, have an inordinate fear of them. what can be worse than a multi-legged, ugly looking , stinkbug...

Water seems to have magic. Here it is and now it's gone! You see it and now you don't! It is water-now vapor-now a cloud! It falls from the sky! It's a pool on the ground! Now it's gone again! It runs down the river but the river is still full! It pours...

Recently, scientists explored deeper and deeper into the ocean. Many scientists were expecting to find a barren waste in the deepest parts of the ocean. Instead, they have found many surprising creatures.Buried deep in the ocean are wonderful animals...