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Presents information about the range of plants and animals found in fresh water throughout the year, examining the living conditions and survival mechanisms of creatures dwelling at the edge of the water, on its surface, or under the mud.

The class learns about food chains when it is challenged to discover what a tuna fish sandwich and some smelly green pond scum have in common.

An introduction to rain forests, examining their different layers, plants and animals, and human residents, looking at some of the products that originate in the rain forests, and discussing the need to preserve the tropical environments.

Explains the concept of a food chain and how plants, animals, and humans are ecologically linked.

"Walk among the white spruce, red squirrels, and deer of the boreal forest. Discover this North American habitat and the plants and animals that call it home. Narrative text, striking images, and illustrations explore this critical biome"-- Provided by publisher.

"Introducing, the wetlands: unique ecosystems that are not only a home for an extensive amount of wildlife, but also a vital storage place for one of Earth's most precious resources, water. What lives there? Find out in this simple yet extensive exploration of marshes and swamps and what they are, why they're important, and the birds, fish, and wildlife that make it their homes." -- Amazon.com. A picture book that defines marshes and swamps, discusses...

"How does the climate, soil, and plant life of the deciduous forest support a community of animals? Take a walk through this biome among the pileated woodpeckers, fern leaves, and butterflies to discover this critical forest habitat"-- Provided by publisher.

Documents the life cycle and ecosystem of the giant saguaro cactus and the desert animals it helps to support.

This 2016 follow-up to the 2006 documentary mini-series "Planet Earth" examines the natural features and wildlife found in various parts of the world, each of the six episodes corresponding to a different category of natural or man-made terrain (e.g., island, mountain, jungle, urban area, etc.).