Earth's Ecosystems

Freshwater ecosystems are home to many species of fish, amphibians, and mammals. This book brings readers on a journey to some of the most incredible freshwater ecosystems on Earth. They'll discover the plants and animals that call this ecosystem home, and will be encouraged to think critically about how and why the living things in freshwater ecosystems coexist. With amazing photographs and achievable text, this book about freshwater ecosystems is sure to excite young wildlife enthusiasts and add to any early elementary life science curricula.

Wetlands are invaluable ecosystems, home to migrating birds, amphibians, and mammals who rely on water to survive. This book brings readers on a journey to wetlands that are essential to so many plants and animals on Earth. They'll discover the living things that call this ecosystem home, and will be encouraged to think critically about how and why the living things in wetlands coexist. With amazing photographs and achievable text, this book about wetlands is sure to excite young wildlife enthusiasts and add to any early elementary life science curricula.

The tundra is one of the harshest ecosystems on Earth. But to some hardy plants and animals, it's home. This book brings readers on a journey to some of the coldest places on Earth. They'll discover the plants and animals that call this ecosystem home, and will be encouraged to think critically about how and why the living things in a tundra coexist. With amazing photographs and achievable text, this book about the tundra is sure to excite young wildlife enthusiasts and add to any early elementary life science curricula.

Grasslands are some of the most amazing ecosystems on Earth-from the African savanna to the American prairie. With incredible animals, including elephants and hyenas, grasslands are habitats bursting with plant and animal life. This book brings readers on a journey to some of the coolest grasslands on Earth. They'll discover the plants and animals that call this ecosystem home, and will be encouraged to think critically about how and why the living things in grasslands coexist. With amazing photographs and achievable text, this book about grasslands is sure to excite young wildlife enthusiasts and add to any early elementary life science curricula.

Offers 12 fascinating facts about these tree-covered landscapes. From evergreens and shrubs to lichens and moss, full-color spreads highlight the key features of these lush natural environments.

Offers 12 fascinating facts about the world's oceans and seas. From the coral reefs and lagoons to salt marshes and estuaries, full-color spreads highlight the key features of the world's largest ecosystems.

Offers 12 fascinating facts about these sandy, stony landscapes. From the Mojave to the Sahara and everything in between, full-color spreads highlight the key features of these dry regions that cover a quarter of Earth's surface.

Coral reefs are the most colorful and diverse underwater ecosystems on Earth. Home to sharks, anemones, and colorful fish, these habitats are necessary for the survival of many species. This book brings readers on a journey to some of the most incredible reef habitats on Earth. They'll discover the plants and animals that call this ecosystem home, and will be encouraged to think critically about how and why the living things in coral reefs coexist. With amazing photographs and achievable text, this book about coral reefs is sure to excite young wildlife enthusiasts and add to any early elementary life science curricula.

Deciduous forests are home to many of the familiar "backyard animals" that excite young readers, from foxes to bears. This book brings readers on a journey to incredible deciduous forests bursting with life. They'll discover the plants and animals that call this ecosystem home, and will be encouraged to think critically about how and why the living things in deciduous forests coexist. With amazing photographs and achievable text, this book about deciduous forests is sure to excite young wildlife enthusiasts and add to any early elementary life science curricula.

Offers 12 fascinating facts about both flowing and still bodies of water. From the Nile River in Africa to the Great Lakes of North America, full-color spreads highlight the key features of the world's freshwaters.

Offers 12 fascinating facts about the world's prairie landscapes. From the Great Plains of North America to the Eurasian Steppes, full-color spreads highlight the key features of the various types of grasslands found all over Earth.

Deserts are some of the most extreme ecosystems on Earth. Some are extremely hot, and others extremely cold, but all are extremely dry. This book brings readers on a journey to some of the most incredible deserts on Earth. They'll discover the plants and animals that call this ecosystem home, and will be encouraged to think critically about how and why the living things in deserts coexist. With amazing photographs and achievable text, this book about deserts is sure to excite young wildlife enthusiasts and add to any early elementary life science curricula.

Rainforests are some of the most biodiverse areas on Earth, home to plants and animals found nowhere else in the world. This book brings readers on a journey to rainforests bursting with life. They'll discover the plants and animals that call this ecosystem home, and will be encouraged to think critically about how and why the living things in rainforests coexist. With amazing photographs and achievable text, this book about rainforests is sure to excite young wildlife enthusiasts and add to any early elementary life science curricula.

Offers 12 fascinating facts about the world's cold northern regions. From pingos and permafrost to animal adaptions and explorers, full-color spreads highlight the key features of this icy ecosystem.