Zoom in on Biomes

A fennec fox peeks out of its burrow…a camel plods across the hot sand…a wren makes its nest in a cactus…Welcome to the desert biome! Easy-to-follow text and color photos invite readers to learn about the different types of deserts, how various plants and animals survive in this harsh environment, and the dangers that desert growth presents to our earth today. A follow-up activity guides readers as they create their own desert scene and identify the elements of this fascinating biome.

Dolphins skim their way along the water's surface…plankton drift along with the currents…an underwater volcano erupts…Welcome to the ocean biome! Through simple text and vivid photos, readers will learn about the landscape of the ocean, the plants and animals that live there, what causes tides and waves, and the challenge we all face in keeping the world's oceans safe and clean. A follow-up activity encourages students to research the similarities and differences between the fish and mammals that live in the largest biome on the planet.

A mountain goat jumps from one rocky ledge to another…a group of arctic hares huddle together for warmth…a musk ox uses it hooves to dig for plants in the snow…Welcome to the tundra biome! Through simple text and color photos, readers will learn about the difference between the arctic and alpine tundra, which plants and animals live there, and how they have been able to adapt and thrive in the frozen tundra. In a follow-up activity, readers will utilize a graphic organizer to share their research on tundra wildlife and the adaptations that enable them to live in this harsh but beautiful biome.