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Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- At Home in The Habitat -- High Mountains -- Dry Deserts -- Grassy Plains -- Rain Forest Homes -- Polar Chill -- Creatures of the Marsh -- Freshwater Habitats -- Under the Sea -- The Importance of Habitats -- Glossary -- Index, Primary Source List, Websites -- Back Cover

Swing through the rain forest with a spider monkey, swim over a coral reef with a tropical fish, and ride on a camel in the desert. From rocky mountains, to open oceans, to the arctic tundra, explore the habitats our Earth's amazing creatures call "home." This book is sure to delight animal lovers and readers of all ages"--Page 4 of cover

Natural habitats support all the plants and animals on the earth. However, the home of a camel is very different from the home of an otter. Readers will explore 12 contrasting environments and the geological factors that make each of the habitats so unique, including where they are located and the different animals who call them home. Learning ecological concepts is made easier by colorful and visually pleasing icons, graphic, and pictograms. This is a perfect resource for the student interested in learning a variety of scientific facts.

"Learn all about habitats one fact at a time! Explore the world from the desert to the ocean-and everywhere in between. Along the way you'll get to know the plants and animals that call each of these habitats home. Colorful illustrations paired with engaging photos make fact-o-graphics fun!"--

The author presents an illustrated and practical guide to the wide range of urban habitats and the flora and fauna that live within them. The important conservation and management issues presently being faced within our towns and cities are examined. Topics of concern to the conservationalist or habitat manager are explored, including: * the impact and monitoring of pollution * the effects of invasive species * guidelines for the ecological management of sites to enhance their nature conservation value. Urban Habitats is richly illustrated, features up-to-date references and data, and proposes a series of projects.

Woodland habitats explores the history and ecology of British woodland and explains why they a re such a valuable resource. It examines the wide range of different types of woodland habitats and the typical species that live within them. It offers a practical guide to all the key woodland issues including: *conservation and management * coppicing * grazing in woodlands * fire breaks * recreation * management for game * pasture woodland and commercial forestry Woodland Habitats also includes a guide to notable sites with location maps and illustrations, suggested practical projects and a full glossary of terms.