Gagne, Tammy,

Grassland ecosystems / by Tammy Gagne. - 32 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm - Earth's ecosystem .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The prairies provide food for North America -- Savanna ecosystems are tropical grasslands -- Grassland animals graze or hunt to survive -- The pampas -- Weather greatly affects grassland ecosystems -- The steppe spans two continents -- Grassland plants provide food for many animals -- Wildfires are good for grassland ecosystems -- The veld has become South Africa's farmland -- Australia's rangelands are part of the Outback -- People have taken over many grassland areas -- People can save the grasslands.

Offers 12 fascinating facts about the world s prairie landscapes. From the Great Plains of North America to the Eurasian Steppes, full-color spreads highlight the key features of the various types of grasslands found all over Earth.

830L Lexile Grade 4 to 6.

ISBN: 9781632354570 1632354578 9781632355232 163235523X

LCCN: 2016047632

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Grassland ecology

Dewey Class. No.: 577.4