Through many photographs and illustrations, Food Chains and You describes how the transfer of energy takes place from the sun to various plants and animals, including people. It shows children how they, too, are part of food chains. Children will learn about
- herbivores, carnivores, omnivores, and decomposers
- energy pyramids
- how we are part of many webs
- dangers to food chains and webs
- tips on how to eat Earth-friendly foods and grow native plants
Bobbie Kalman makes scientific concepts easy for the primary students to understand in Food Chains, a new series that shows children how all living things are connected to each other. Written at a grade two level, this attractive and informative series looks at
- what food chains are
- which plants and animals are a part of the food chains in various habitats
- how the actions of human beings affect the food chains of wild habitats