Often when we look at a desert landscape, we see only today's "snapshot" of the plants and animals that live there. But what would we see if we took a much longer look -- long enough to see the dramatic changes that happen over time in this dynamic ecosystem?
This friendly book tells the fascinating story of life in the desert as seen through the eyes of Renaldo, a Sonoran desert tortoise who has observed the weather, plants and animals in the highly diverse ecosystem for many years.
"I am more than 80 years old," begins Renaldo, "and I've lived here all my life. I want to tell you about some of the things I've seen."
Photos, drawings and Renaldo's clear explanations help readers of all ages and backgrounds understand this Sonoran desert and encourage them to wonder about what they see there:
- Why is that packrat nest surrounded by a mess of sharp-spined cactus "buds"?
- Why is this saguaro cactus standing all alone, while that one over there seems to be "embraced" by the branches of a mesquite tree?
- Why do some ocotillo plants have a few long stems reaching almost straight up, while other ocotillos are "bushy," with more, shorter stems?
- What killed the cactuses whose woody "skeletons" we see stretched out on the ground?
- Why are grasses and small flowering plants dotted over the landscape in patches, almost as if they were planted in small gardens? And what does that have to do with jackrabbit boxing matches?
Find the fascinating answers to these and other questions in the pages of Rabbits and Rats, Birds and Seeds, Cactus and Trees, or in the Spanish-language edition: Liebres y Ratas, Aves y Semillas, Cactos y rboles.
Royalties from this book will be donated to support regional environmental education in Sonora, Mexico.
Renaldo the tortoise has observed this desert for many years. Photos, drawings and Renaldo's clear explanations answer many questions like these:
- Why is that packrat nest surrounded by sharp cactus spines?
- Why is thattree "hugging" that cactus?
- Why dojackrabbitshave boxing matches?
- What killed those cactuses, leaving behind only "skeletons"?
Rabbits and Rats, Birds and Seeds, Cactus and Trees is also available in a Spanish-language edition: Liebres y Ratas, Aves y Semillas, Cactos y rboles.
Автор: London, Martha Название: Invasive species: famine weed ISBN: 1644939029 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781644939024 Издательство: Gazelle Book Services Рейтинг: Цена: 2357.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This title explores the role of famine weed in introduced environments, how humans helped spread the species, the threats it poses to ecosystems, and efforts being taken to manage it. This book also includes a table of contents, two infographics, informative sidebars, a "Thats Amazing!" special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.
Автор: London, Martha Название: Invasive species: zebra mussels ISBN: 1644939061 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781644939062 Издательство: Gazelle Book Services Рейтинг: Цена: 2357.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This title explores the role of zebra mussels in introduced environments, how humans helped spread the species, the threats they pose to ecosystems, and efforts being taken to manage them. This book also includes a table of contents, two infographics, informative sidebars, a "Thats Amazing!" special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.
Автор: London, Martha Название: Invasive species: cane toads ISBN: 1644939010 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781644939017 Издательство: Gazelle Book Services Рейтинг: Цена: 2357.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This title explores the role of cane toads in introduced environments, how humans helped spread the species, the threats they pose to ecosystems, and efforts being taken to manage them. This book also includes a table of contents, two infographics, informative sidebars, a "Thats Amazing!" special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.
Автор: London, Martha Название: Invasive species: bigheaded ISBN: 1644938995 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781644938997 Издательство: Gazelle Book Services Рейтинг: Цена: 2357.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This title explores the role of bigheaded carp in introduced environments, how humans helped spread the species, the threats they pose to ecosystems, and efforts being taken to manage them. This book also includes a table of contents, two infographics, informative sidebars, a "Thats Amazing!" special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.
Автор: Huddleston, Emma Название: Invasive species: snakehead fish ISBN: 1644939045 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781644939048 Издательство: Gazelle Book Services Рейтинг: Цена: 2357.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This title explores the role of snakehead fish in introduced environments, how humans helped spread the species, the threats they pose to ecosystems, and efforts being taken to manage them. This book also includes a table of contents, two infographics, informative sidebars, a "Thats Amazing!" special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.
Автор: Huddleston, Emma Название: Invasive species: tiger mosquitoes ISBN: 1644939053 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781644939055 Издательство: Gazelle Book Services Рейтинг: Цена: 2357.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This title explores the role of tiger mosquitoes in introduced environments, how humans helped spread the species, the threats they pose to ecosystems, and efforts being taken to manage them. This book also includes a table of contents, two infographics, informative sidebars, a "Thats Amazing!" special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.
Автор: Gilmore Jes McKay Название: Species Spectrum`s Colorful World of Animals: Volume 1 ISBN: 1733920919 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781733920919 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 2206.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание:
Opening Species Spectrum's(TM) Colorful World of Animals is like a fun trip to the zoo. Packed with interactive kid prompts, young readers meet wildlife and pets from around the world. Every page introduces a new animal character making this a great book for travel, waiting rooms and riding in the car. Colorful World of Animals is a unique hybrid in activity books for children.
Species Spectrum's(TM) Colorful World of Animals invites kids to have fun telling stories. Each animal asks the reader a question. From school to wilderness adventures, friends and imagination, Colorful World of Animals captures young animal lovers Meet wildlife and pets including wolves, cats, elephants, iguanas, parrots, raccoons, snakes, bats, dogs, pigs, bears, squirrels, lions, and more Read this book in any page order your choose. Color, read, write, grow.
The animals featured in this book include rescue, shelter pets, wildlife at sanctuaries and animals living in wild protected areas. Colorful World of Animals is the first volume in Species Spectrum's(TM) children's book series. Have fun and be sure to explore our sister book, Species Spectrum's(TM) Colorful World of Animals Volume 2
Описание: Darwin`s theory of evolution written in an accessible format and richly illustrated throughout for children aged 7+
Название: Charles Darwin`s On the Origin of Species ISBN: 1786279479 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781786279477 Издательство: Laurence King Рейтинг: Цена: 2731.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Darwin`s theory of evolution written in an accessible format and richly illustrated throughout for children aged 7+.
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