"Marine biologist Brent Hughes discovered a surprising connection between sea otters and sea grass at an estuary in northern California. Follow science in action as Hughes conducts the research that led to this major discovery"--Provided by publisher.

Winter lasts a long time in the evergreen forest biome. The trees here stay green all year. But how do tree needles help a tree survive the winter? And how do animals live in the snow and cold? Read this book to find out! -- Publisher's description.

Includes "For Creative Minds" section with food web cards and information on how seasonal changes affect ocean plants and animals.

This book describes animals that live in the desert, such as Gila monsters, fennec foxes, western diamondback rattlesnakes, echidnas, meerkats, lappet-faced vultures, oryx, and Bactrian camels.

Follows the water cycle through four major Florida habitats, wetlands, oceans, coastlines, and coral reefs.

Explains what food webs are, and follows a lion, a cheetah, a Nile crocodile, a spotted hyena, and an African wild dog as they weave food webs in the African savanna. Includes descriptions and photographs of various savanna plants and animals.

Introduces different types of wetlands, explores the food chains and webs that exist in a wetland habitat, and examines how animals and plants can be producers, consumers, and decomposers.

"Coastal birds are often found high in the sky, walking on the sand, and perched on rocks. These cool creatures have adapted to their coastal habitats, and readers explore these adaptations and much more about the lives of birds on the coast in this fun and fact-filled guide. Fact boxes alert readers to important information, and the clear and concise main text supplements elementary science curriculum topics. Colorful photographs with helpful captions...