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Author : Kay Jackson
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0736864059
Discusses the plants, animals, and characteristics of the grasland biome.
Author : Grace Hansen
Publisher : ABDO
Page : 27 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2016-08-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781680805598
Readers will learn about the two main types of grassland biomes, which are tropical grasslands (savannas) and temperate grasslands. The text will focus on the climate, plants, and animals that are found on grasslands around the world. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.
Author : Reed F. Noss
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781597264891
Forgotten Grasslands of the South is the study of one of the biologically richest and most endangered ecosystems in North America. In a seamless blend of science and personal observation, renowned ecologist Reed Noss explains the natural history of southern grasslands, their origin and history, and the physical determinants of grassland distribution, including ecology, soils, landform, and hydrology. In addition to offering fascinating new information about these little-studied ecosystems, Noss demonstrates how natural history is central to the practice of conservation. Although theory and experimentation have recently dominated the field of ecology, ecologists are coming to realize how these distinct approaches are not divergent but complementary, and that pursuing them together can bring greater knowledge and understanding of how the natural world works and how we can best conserve it. This long-awaited work sets a new standard for scientific literature and is essential reading for those who study and work to conserve the grasslands of the South as well as for everyone who is fascinated by the natural world.
Author : Laura Hamilton Waxman
Publisher : Bellwether Media
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2016-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781681031439
Grasslands vary around the globe and are home to many life forms, including big cats and grazing animals. These sprawling fields are found on every single continent except Antarctica. Tropical savannahs and rolling prairies are just two different types of grasslands. Curious young learners are sure to discover that grasslands are a fascinating biome in this engaging title!
Author : Mark R. Stromberg,Jeffrey D. Corbin,Carla M. D Antonio
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2007-12-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0520252209
"This highly synthetic and scholarly work brings together new and important scientific contributions by leading experts on a rich diversity of topics concerning the history, ecology, and conservation of California's endangered grasslands. The editors and authors have succeeded admirably in drawing from a great wealth of recent research to produce a widely accessible and compelling, state-of-the-art treatment of this fascinating subject. Anyone interested in Californian biodiversity or grassland ecosystems in general will find this book to be an invaluable resource and a major inspiration for further research, management, and restoration efforts."—Bruce G. Baldwin, W. L. Jepson Professor and Curator, UC Berkeley "Grasses and grasslands are among the most important elements of the California landscape. This is their book, embodying the kind of integrated view needed for all ecological communities in California. Approaches ranging across an incredibly broad spectrum -- paleontology and human history; basic science and practical management techniques; systematics, community ecology, physiology, and genetics; physical factors such as water, soil nutrients, atmospherics, and fire; biological factors such as competition, symbiosis, and grazing -- are nicely tied together due to careful editorial work. This is an indispensable reference for everyone interested in the California environment."—Brent Mishler, Director of the University & Jepson Herbaria and Professor of Integrative Biology, UC Berkeley "The structure and function of California grasslands have intrigued ecologists for decades. The editors of this volume have assembled a comprehensive set of reviews by a group of outstanding authors on the natural history, structure, management, and restoration of this economically and ecologically important ecosystem."—Scott L. Collins, Professor of Biology, University of New Mexico
Author : Richard Manning
Publisher : Penguin Books
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1997-07-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0140233881
More than forty percent of our country was once open prairie, grassland that extended from Missouri to Montana. Taking a critical look at this little-understood biome, award-winning journalist Richard Manning urges the reclamation of this land, showing how the grass is not only our last connection to the natural world, but also a vital link to our own prehistoric roots, our history, and our culture. Framing his book with the story of the remarkable elk, whose mysterious wanderings seem to reclaim his ancestral plains, Manning traces the expansion of America into what was then viewed as the American desert and considers our attempts over the last two hundred years to control unpredictable land through plowing, grazing, and landscaping. He introduces botanists and biologists who are restoring native grasses, literally follows the first herd of buffalo restored to the wild prairie, and even visits Ted Turner's progressive--and controversial--Montana ranch. In an exploration of the grasslands that is both sweeping and intimate, Manning shows us how we can successfully inhabit this and all landscapes.
Author : Alexis Roumanis
Publisher : Weigl Publishers
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2015-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781489630094
Did you know that burrowing owls can make a rattlesnake sound to scare away predators? A grassland ecosystem is a place made up of animals and plants that need one another to live. Discover more intriguing facts in Grasslands, an Exploring Ecosystems book.
Author : Kimberly Sidabras
Publisher : Mason Crest Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Grassland ecology
ISBN : 1422240371
Grasslands are lands dominated by grasses, rather than large shrubs or trees. There are two main types of grasslands--tropical and temperate. Grasslands are the most widespread biome on land, covering one-fifth of the land surface. Directly or indirectly, grasses provide a very large proportion of human food--either through cultivated cereal grains such as wheat or oats, or by providing food for both wild and domestic animals that are eaten, such as deer or cattle. THE WORLD'S BIOMES series provides information on five of the most important large ecological systems in the world today: deserts, grasslands, oceans, rainforests, and wetlands. Each book in the series describes the climate, geology, vegetation, and animal life found in a particular biome, as well as the modern threats and what people can do about them. Each title in this series includes color photos throughout, and back matter including: an index and further reading lists for books and internet resources. Key Icons appear throughout the books in this series in an effort to encourage library readers to build knowledge, gain awareness, explore possibilities and expand their viewpoints through our content rich non-fiction books. Key Icons in this series are as follows: Words to Understand are shown at the front of each chapter with definitions. These words are set in boldfaced type in that chapter, so that readers are able to reference back to the definitions--building their vocabulary and enhancing their reading comprehension. Sidebars are highlighted graphics with content rich material within that allows readers to build knowledge and broaden their perspectives by weaving together additional information to provide realistic and holistic perspectives. Educational Videos are offered in chapters through the use of a QR code, that, when scanned, takes the student to an online video showing a moment in sports' history, a speech, or an instructional video. This gives the readers additional content to supplement the text. Text-Dependent Questions are placed at the end of each chapter. They challenge the reader's comprehension of the chapter they have just read, while sending the reader back to the text for more careful attention to the evidence presented there. Research Projects are provided at the end of each chapter as well and provide readers with suggestions for projects that encourage deeper research and analysis. And a Series Glossary of Key Terms is included in the back matter containing terminology used throughout the series. Words found here broaden the reader's knowledge and understanding of terms used in this field.
Author : William B. Rice
Publisher : Teacher Created Materials
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2012-01-30
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1433336707
Introduces the geography, plants, animals, and people of the African grasslands.
Author : Rebecca Rissman
Publisher : Raintree
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2013-09-12
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781406269215
How can you tell if something is living or non-living in the grasslands? Children reading this book explore a stunning grassland habitat while learning how to tell the difference between living and non-living things, such as prairie dogs, snakes, and rocks. Headers in the form of questions help guide the reader as they learn the properties of living and non-living things.
Author : Clara Bush Vadala
Publisher : Finishing Line Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2017-01-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1635341493
Find love, loss, and all manner of plant and beast in Clara Bush Vadala's debut collection of poems, Prairie Smoke: Poems from the Grasslands. The poems in this book whisper of longing, of hope, and of a fragile world which still blooms with the beauty of perseverance. Follow Vadala as she searches for "home" in the tallgrass prairies of the north, in the language of landscape the native tongue of Texas, and the wildness of North America's own megafauna, the moose. Even as these poems explore the ethereal quality of animals, from toads to moose, roadside skunk to elusive black bear, the human presence is ever felt and closely examined. "Longing" invites the reader to feel the need for companionship even in the tranquility of nature, "Three Things" imparts the necessity of keeping to ourselves, even as we long to explore the world around us. Open Prairie Smoke: Poems from the Grasslands to discover the natural history of the prairie, as told by the creatures within.
Author : Philip Johansson
Publisher : Enslow Publishing, LLC
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2014-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780766064058
You can find vast oceans of grass on every continent except Antarctica, but with its amazing variety of plant and wildlife, grasslands are much more than grass and low-lying plants. This informative book invites readers to learn about the inner workings of this unique biome. From prairies and savannas, elephants to snakes, cottonwoods to wildflowers, every living thing plays a part in this biome community.
Author : David J. Gibson
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780198529187
This book is the most up to date and thorough account of the natural history of the plants that comprise the most important food crop on Earth, the grasses and grasslands.
Author : Louise Spilsbury,Richard Spilsbury
Publisher : Earth's Natural Biomes
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0778741230
This engaging book gives readers core information about grassland biomes on prairies, steppes, pampas, and savannahs. Find out where each kind is found, how animals and plants have adapted to life on open grassland, who lives in these environments, and how humans impact life there.
Author : Michael Allaby
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781438100623
Describes the grassland biome, including climate, geology, geography and biodiversity.