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Elephants : a Savanna keystone species / by Klatte, Kathleen A.,author.(CARDINAL)878218;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Enormous elephants -- Marvelous mammals -- Endangered! -- What's a Savanna? -- What else lives there? -- What do elephants do? -- What if there were no elephants? -- People and elephants -- How can you help?"Beautiful, majestic elephants are probably the most easily recognizable animal on the planet. African bush elephants are critically important to their habitat. Many other species on the savanna-from small rodents all the way to apex predators-depend on their actions to maintain their shared habitat. Unfortunately, elephants are endangered. This book introduced kids to the concept of keystone species and explains why so much depends on the continued survival of African bush elephants. Beautiful full color photos depict life on the savanna and interesting fact boxes break down big concepts. The vocabulary is carefully chosen for young learners"--Grades 2-3
Subjects: African elephant; Keystone species;
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Wolves : a taiga keystone species / by Klatte, Kathleen A.,author. (CARDINAL)878218;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The notion of the "big, bad wolf" has done a lot of damage to our planet. Wolves are keystone predators. Their absence from the ecosystem has devasting consequences for humans and animals alike. Their presence ensures a vast variety of plant and animal life. This book explains what a keystone species is and why they're so important. It also breaks down the concept of trophic cascade using familiar species. Stunning full color pictures depict wolves and their habitat. Fun fact boxes and age-appropriate vocabulary make learning about our natural world fun"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Gray wolf; Gray wolf; Keystone species;
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Sea otters : a coastal keystone species / by Klatte, Kathleen A.,author.(CARDINAL)878218;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Special sea otters -- Mammals -- Sea otter families -- What's a kelp forest? -- What else lives there? -- Predator and prey -- Sea otters in danger -- What if there were no sea otters? -- How can we help?"Everyone loves to watch playful sea otters frolicking in coastal waters. But did you know that the kelp forests where they live depend on otters for their survival? Otters are a keystone predator. They prey on sea urchins that would otherwise destroy the habitat that shelters so many other species. This book explains the concept of keystone species in easy-to-understand language. Beautiful full color photographs introduce the watery world of the kelp forests and fun fact boxes break down complex ideas"--Grades 2-3
Subjects: Sea otter; Keystone species;
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Beavers : a wetlands keystone species / by Klatte, Kathleen A.,author.(CARDINAL)878218;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Busy beavers -- A Beaver's body -- What big teeth! -- Ecosystem engineers -- Wonderful wetlands -- Who else lives there? -- Why are beavers important? -- What if there were no Beavers? -- How can you help."Our natural world is increasingly fragile. Now more than ever, it's important to learn about keystone species-those species whose removal can topple entire ecosystems. Beavers create and maintain their own habitat. They alter the landscape to suit themselves, thereby providing homes for a myriad of other plants and animals. This book introduces kids to the concept of keystone species and describes beavers' important role in their habitat. Simple text, full color photographs, and fascinating fact boxes help kids understand beavers, their wetland habitat, and all the other creatures that share their ecosystem"--Grades 2-3
Subjects: Beavers; Beavers;
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Bees : a worldwide keystone species / by Klatte, Kathleen A.,author.(CARDINAL)878218;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Busy bees -- A World of bugs -- So many bees! -- Life in a hive -- Just buzzing around -- Where do they live? -- What's bad for bees? -- Not just honey -- Bees are our friends.""For want of a nail, the shoe was lost." We've all heard that story. Big things are made of small things, and global ecosystems rely on tiny pollinators like bees. Bees pollinate most of the world's flowering plants. Without them, many food chains would collapse-and so would many human industries. This book is designed to show youngsters the concept of keystone species. It introduces the different types of bees and explains their indispensable role in our world. Beautiful color photos explore the world of bees and fun fact boxes explain important concepts"--Grades 2-3
Subjects: Bees; Bees;
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Keystone species that live in ponds, streams, & wetlands / by Hinman, Bonnie,author.(CARDINAL)651426;
Includes bibliographical references (page 45) and index.American alligator -- Freshwater crayfish -- North American beaver -- Eastern newt -- Chinook salmon.This book explores various keystone species, including American alligators, eastern newts, North American beavers, freshwater crayfish, and chinook salmon, and the important roles that they play in keeping the ecosystems of ponds, streams, and wetlands alive and healthy.Ages 8 to 11.Grades 4 to 6.
Subjects: Freshwater animals; Freshwater ecology; Keystone species;
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Sea stars : a marine keystone species / by Klatte, Kathleen A.,author. (CARDINAL)878218;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Sea stars were the basis of Dr. Robert Pain's groundbreaking experiment to explore his theory of keystone species. Who'd have thought that an insignificant tidal pool invertebrate could have such an impact on its environment? This book breaks down the concept of keystone species and sea stars' role in their habitat for young readers. Beautiful full color photos bring the world of the tidal pool to life. Fascinating fact boxes break down important ideas. Age-appropriate vocabulary and a glossary make learning enjoyable"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Starfishes; Marine ecology; Keystone species;
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At home with the gopher tortoise : the story of a keystone species / by Dunphy, Madeleine.(CARDINAL)206144; Rothman, Michael,1948-(CARDINAL)317131;
"...is about the gopher tortoise and the more than 360 different kinds of animals that depend upon it for survival. From owls to rabbits to skunks to scorpions, many animals use gopher tortoise burrows for shelter, food, or a place to raise their young. In this fascinating tale of ecological interdependency, children learn that the fate of one species can affect the fate of many."--P.[4] of cover.005-009.Accelerated Reader AROutstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12, 2011.
Subjects: Gopher tortoise; Keystone species; Turtles;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 6
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Beavers : aquamammals to the rescue / by Feldstein, Stephanieauthorauthttp://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut(CARDINAL)417901;
"This title from our Nature's (Secret) Superheroes series delves into the powerful effect beavers have on their environment. Learn how these underappreciated and once almost extinct environmental superheroes work to keep their ecosystems going strong"-- Provided by publisher.Grades 4-6
Subjects: Beavers; Beavers; Keystone species;
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Freshwater mussels : legion of super mollusks / by Feldstein, Stephanieauthorauthttp://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut(CARDINAL)417901;
"This title from our Nature's (Secret) Superheroes series delves into the powerful effect mollusks have on their environment. Learn how these underappreciated and often overlooked environmental superheroes work to keep their ecosystems going strong"-- Provided by publisher.Grades 4-6
Subjects: Freshwater mussels; Freshwater mussels; Keystone species;
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