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1) Ecology
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Text and photographic illustrations provide information about ecology in general, specific ecosystems, and mankind's changing understanding of life.
Publisher
U·X·L
Pub. Date
c2000
Language
English
Description
Contains entries that provide overviews of twelve of Earth's major biomes, providing information about the formation, climate, elevation, growing season, plants, animals and endangered species, food webs, human culture, and economy of each ecological community.
4) Biomes
Author
Series
Publisher
KidHaven Press
Pub. Date
2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
With a biodome-by-biodome structure that mirrors Mother Nature's own design, "Earth Matters" is a celebration of the planet, a warning to protect it, and an inspiring sourcebook full of ideas for making a positive change. Reference pages make up the first part of each section, with maps showing the extent of the biome, and spreads on climate, natural history, and ecology explaining how the biome works. Subsequent spreads explore the threats arising...
Author
Publisher
Creston Books, LLC
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Animals, like people, live in many different environments called biomes. Deserts, forests, wetlands, and oceans support a wide range of animals and plants. Discover the different types of biomes and the creatures that live and thrive in those unique environments."--
Author
Publisher
Ten Speed Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth explains how our planet works-and how we can protect it-from its diverse ecosystems and their inhabitants, to the levels of ecology, the importance of biodiversity, the cycles of nature, and more. Science and nature-loving readers of all ages will delight in this utterly charming guide to our amazing home.
Author
Publisher
Phaidon
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"This artful and accessible guide to Earth's Tree of Life--the reference tool used by scientists to organize the incredible variety of living things on our planet--helps young readers understand how every living creature, from the tiniest germ to the biggest blue whale, is part of one big family tree"--from publisher's description.
10) Biomes
Author
Publisher
Bearport Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"From dry deserts to watery oceans, the world is divided up into many biomes. Explore how the living and nonliving things of a space interact, what makes up each biome, and more. Follow along with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students written at a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make learning accessible and a recap at the end promotes checking for understanding...
11) Ecosystems
Author
Series
Publisher
Kids Core, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Living and nonliving things all interact in an ecosystem. Fish swim and breathe in water. Trees take root in soil. Ecosystems looks at the important roles of living and nonliving things in an ecosystem. Text, . . . images, and . . . back matter give readers a . . . look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Provided...
12) Ecosystems
Author
Series
Publisher
Norwood House Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"An ecosystem is an area that has its own plants, animals and weather. Desert , forest, grassland, mountain, tundra and marine ecosystems are pictured and the animals and plant characteristic of each ecosystem are briefly discussed. Includes science and reading activities and a word list"--
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
It'd be pretty boring if every part of the world was the same. This is also true of the game of Minecraft! Just like the real world, a Minecraft world has many different biomes, with different features, plants, and animals in each one. In this intriguing book, young readers will learn more about Minecraft's biomes and how they compare to real-world biomes and their climates, animals, and plant life. Colorful illustrations show the resemblances and...
14) Planet Earth
Publisher
Discovery Education
Pub. Date
2007, c2006
Language
English
Description
Explores biomes and ecosystems--including deserts, mountains, fresh water, caves, polar regions, grasslands, rain forests, shallow seas, oceans, and forests--examines predator-prey relationships, and discusses adaptation, biodiversity, conservation, and other related topics. Includes teacher's guide with objectives, activities, and writing prompts.
15) In the prairies
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative Education/Creative Paperbacks
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
From the shortest to longest and biggest to smallest, this ecosystem investigation uses varying degrees of comparison to take a closer look at the relationships of prairie flora, fauna, and landforms.
16) In the oceans
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative Education, Creative Paperbacks
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
From the shortest to longest and biggest to smallest, this ecosystem investigation uses varying degrees of comparison to take a closer look at the relationships of ocean life.
17) In the rivers
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative Education/Creative Paperbacks
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
From the shortest to longest and biggest to smallest, this ecosystem investigation uses varying degrees of comparison to take a closer look at the relationships of river flora, fauna, and landforms.
19) Ecosystems
Author
Series
Publisher
Stargazer Books
Pub. Date
2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Provides a close-up look at the ecosystem and explains how it affects animals and people.
Author
Publisher
Ruby Tuesday Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Follow two very different groups of young friends as they each plant a tree and then share their excitement through a series of pen pal letters. In the USA, five friends plant an acorn that grows into an oak tree seedling. They learn about their tree's life cycle and how it will become an ecosystem that gives food and a home to birds, insects, and other animals. In Senegal, Africa, five friends plant an acacia tree as part of Africa's Great Green...