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Focusing on the value of biodiversity and preservation, this richly illustrated series tells the compelling story of what would happen to an ecosystem if one key species disappeared. Each title includes tips on how kids can help protect our natural resources. It features: Maps; Sidebars; Full Colour; Glossary; Index; Read More Resources; and, Safe Web Sites.

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Environmentally conscious students can learn what would happen to the balance of wildlife in the tundra if just one animal became extinct. . . .The suggestion of the species impacted is powerful and can jumpstart discussions about the interdependence of animals and plants. Additional visuals to support the concept include a food web diagram, a world map of the lemming population, and reassurance that their numbers are thriving.-- School Library Journal Curriculum Radiant illustrations are paired with simple, perceptive sentences to underscore the impact of the loss of keystone species. Each book includes a clearly labeled, well-illustrated food chain that shows the relationships between different plant and animal species. In a very effective convention, extinct plants and animals are placed in silhouettes within many illustrations-the black void left by the loss of each species increases with every page. This outstanding series will engage readers on many levels.-- Series Made Simple; School Library Journal

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Suzanne Slade is the author of 100 books for children, including many titles on science topics. Suzanne holds a Mechanical Engineering degree, and has worked on Delta IV rockets and car braking systems before beginning her writing career. She lives in a suburb of Chicago with her husband and two children.

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