Grasslands

by Silverman, Buffy

• ISBN13: 9781410946058
• ISBN10: 1410946053
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-08-01
• Publisher: Raintree

Summary

This book explores grassland habitats around the world, looking at the plants and animals that live there, and the adaptations that help them to survive. Food webs, maps, and photos help bring the topic to life. Threats to grassland habitats are also cove

Author Biography

Buffy Silverman is an experienced author of nonfiction books for young people. She studied environmental education and is particularly interested in science and the natural world. Nicholas Lapthorn is a Head of Center for the Field Studies Council, an organization that helps young people understand and be inspired by the natural world. He is a member of the Geographical Association and regularly consults on geography and environmental resources.

Table of Contents

What are Grassland?	p. 4
On the Savanna	p. 6
Prairies and Steppes	p. 8
Living on a Prairie	p. 10
Living on a Prairie	p. 12
Surviving Seasons	p. 14
Fire!	p. 16
Savanna Food Webs	p. 18
Pampas Foods Webs	p. 20
Disappearing Grasslands	p. 22
Protecting Savannas	p. 24
Protecting Steppes and Prairies	p. 26
You can Help Grasslands	p. 28
Glossary	p. 30
Find out More	p. 31
Index	p. 32
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