Invasive Species

Earth is under attack. Not with guns, tanks, fighters or anything else we spent centuries training for.Fifteen years ago Earth was almost destroyed a planet-killer asteroid. In a last ditch effort we threw nukes at it. We succeeded in breaking it up, but not enough.Five large fragments crashed down to Earth. We thought surviving the dust clouds was the hard part.Humanity wasn't prepared for what the asteroids brought with them from the stars.The seeds of our destruction.

In this book, early fluent readers will learn why Burmese pythons are considered an invasive species, how they have established themselves in and impacted new ecosystems, and what scientists are doing to combat the problem. Bright, fullcolor photographs and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about Burmese pythons and how scientists work to control their population. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about Burmese pythons using our safe search engine that provides relevant, ageappropriate websites. Burmese Pythons also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Burmese Pythons is part of Jump!'s Invasive Species series. Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Invasive Species presents a highinterest STEM introduction to some of the world's most notorious invasive species. Each book highlights the animal's geographical origin, how, why, when, and where it has invaded new areas, and the environmental and economic impact of their invasion. Each book also details its life cycle, behaviors, appearance, and diet, especially as they relate to how they've impacted their new ecosystems. Readers can practice reading informational text while vibrant, fullcolor photographs draw them in. Each book includes sidebars, an infographic, an activity, an index, a table of contents, and a glossary.