Ecosystems category: 538 books

A howl in the night. A watchful eye in the darkness. A flutter of movement among the trees. Coyotes. In the dark of the night, a mother coyote stalks prey to feed her hungry pups. Her hunt takes her through a suburban town, where she encounters a mouse, a rabbit, a flock...

Example in this ebook   For more than five thousand years, the ancestors of our little Swedish cousin have dwelt in the Scandinavian peninsula. No wonder she loves the stories of the Vikings, the old legends, customs, and fête-days. They are her priceless heritage from the days...

Beavers, the first book in the new middle-grade nonfiction Superhero Field Guide series by Rachel Poliquin and award-winning illustrator Nicholas John Frith, is a delightfully informative, laugh-out-loud full-color look at the most unsuspecting of animal heroes, perfect for readers who like their...

With this lively guide, young adventurers will discover the many treasures along southern Africa’s shores, learn all about the strange and beautiful creatures they can expect to see at the beach and where to find them, then try the fascinating activities and make their own first-hand discoveries....

Cycling rules the road in Amsterdam today, but that wasn't always the case. In the 1970's, Amsterdam was so crowded with vehicles that bicyclists could hardly move, but moms and kids relied on their bicycles to get around the city. PEDAL POWER is the story of the people who led protests against the...

Around the world, from US coastal towns to island nations of the Pacific and the deserts of Africa, people are in danger of losing their homes. Some have already fled. Others know they are running out of time. By 2050, at least 25 million people will be driven from their homes due to the effects of...

"I am a bird. Can you see me?" asks a toucan hidden among the trees. "I am a snake. Can you see me?" challenges a vine snake disguised by its surroundings. In this easy-to-read picture book, Ted Lewin invites readers to explore animal camouflage in the rain forest with a seek-and-find game. Lush watercolor...

A popular homeschooling resource for many generations now. Geography may be divided into the geography of the home and the geography of the world at large. A knowledge of the home must be obtained by direct observation; of the rest of the world, through the imagination assisted by information. Ideas...

Example in this ebook   With the home of our Irish cousins we are not very familiar, but with our Irish cousins themselves we have a better acquaintance, for many of them have come over to settle in America, and they were among the bravest of the American troops in the World War....

Schon gewusst? Zum Aufbacken von Brötchen ist ein Toaster gut geeignet. Denn der Toaster braucht hierfür bis zu 50 Prozent weniger Energie als ein Backofen. Mit den 100 kreativen Mitmach-Tipps und Ideen zum Umweltschutz in diesem eBook - vom Stromsparen, über umweltbewusste Ernährung bis hin zum...

The tundra is the most remote and least inhabited biome on Earth. Few people get to see these remote and foreboding landscapes. Readers will learn what can live in these harsh environments and why such an unwelcoming place is essential to all life on Earth. Vibrant color photographs help students...

Splash, Bubbles, and friends introduce amazing ocean creatures in this photo-illustrated early reader based on Jim Henson's Splash and Bubbles. Learn all about sharks, from their habitats to their physical features to their behaviors from the fish who know best: Splash, Bubbles, and friends!...

Splash, Bubbles, and friends introduce amazing ocean creatures in this photo-illustrated early reader based on Jim Henson's Splash and Bubbles. Learn all about penguins, from their habitats, to their physical features, to their behaviors from the fish who know best: Splash, Bubbles, and friends!...

The story in this book is about a seven year old little girl named Aubree who discovers and identifies a new bird in her backyard. She has a beautiful bedroom where she reads with her cat Mr. Bunny snuggled on her lap. There are lots of toys around her room that seem to be planning her upcoming...