A Saguaro Cactus by Jen Green
Small Worlds introduces children to ecology and ecosystems by concentrating on life in a small part of a larger habitat. Beginning with a description of the habitat, the book then looks at the plants and animals that live there. Young readers are introduced to: -- the relationships that exist between groups of organisms and their environment -- important ecological concepts, such as producers, consumers, decomposers, and food webs, explained and illustrated with examples -- activities that encourage children to investigate ecosystems closer to home -- tips on observing safely without disturbing nature or endangering themselves Different kinds of cactus provide food, moisture, and shelter to a wide variety of plants and animals. A Saguaro Cactus tells young readers what animals make their home high above, on the ground, and deep below the cacti of the Sonoran Desert in the United States and Mexico. A special section shows children how to create their own miniature desert. Fantastic fact boxes give information about: -- deserts around the world -- plants that live in arid climates -- how certain animals are able to survive in climates with a limited amount of waterJen Green now resides in Sussex, where she earned her doctorate in 1982 from the University of Sussex's Department of English and American Studies. She worked in publishing for 15 years before becoming a full-time writer with over 50 children's books under her belt.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780778701347 |
| ISBN 10 | 0778701344 |
| Title | A Saguaro Cactus |
| Author | Jen Green |
| Series | Small Worlds |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada |
| Year published | 1999-03-19 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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