Del Norte Public Library

Describes grassland ecosystems and the animals found there, including prairies, pampas, and savannas.

This title will introduce readers to grassland ecosystems, the plants and animals that thrive there, its climate, its food web, any threats to it, and conservation efforts. Readers will also learn about the most well known grasslands and their unique characteristics." --

Examines the different types of grasslands, their plant and animal life, and environmental threats.

Let's take a trip to the wide open spaces of grasses, grazing animals, and swooping birds. Journey to temperate grasslands and tropical savannas. Be on the lookout for bison and prairie dogs, wildebeests and giraffes! Plus, find the hardy plants that survive on the grasslands and learn why fire is an important part of grassland sustainability.

"Fold a grassland full of origami prairie dogs, sunflowers, zebras, and more! Simple instructions and step-by-step images make origami easy while fun facts throughout share more information about the real-life versions of your fancy folded friends. Additional materials explore even more about grassland biomes. Fold your way to fun with a world of origami"--

"Cumulative text based on an old folksong alternating with additional scientific information explores the role of prairie dogs, a keystone species in North America's grasslands, and conservation efforts to restore the balance of plants and animals of the Janos, Mexico, prairie dog complex. Backmatter includes timeline, photographs, music, prairie dog facts, glossary, and authors' sources"--

"This volume introduces many of the animal species that live in grasslands, prairies, and steppes. Special features include a glossary, photographs, an index, detailed captions describing each animal, and inset maps showing where on the globe the different species are found"