Ecosystem Text Set

Living and nonliving things live together in an ecosystem. To stay alive, all living
things in an ecosystem need to live in balance. Learn about ecosystems with this
science reader that features easy-to-read text and introduces students to important
scientific concepts and topics. Nonfiction text features include a glossary, index, and
detailed images to facilitate close reading and help students connect back to the text.
Aligned to state and national standards, the book also includes a fun and engaging
science experiment to develop critical thinking and help students practice what they
have learned.

Children learn what the animal eats, where it lives, what it looks like and what animal
family it belongs to, as well as some quirky and funny facts about it. The reader then
reveals by pulling up a tab on the opposite page, a creature suspended on a sturdy
but invisible plastic cord. The creature appears in a whirlwind of spiralling paper at
home in its natural environment. At the animal's feet is its name and so the pop up
reveals the answer in a uniquely beautiful and satisfying way.
Learn all about the ecosystem of the rainforest, Earth's oldest living ecosystem.
Understand the characteristics of a rainforest, where they are located and how old
some of them are. Examine the plant and animal life in a rainforest, and determine
why they are important. What are the threats to the rainforest and how can you help?
Start reading today.

The "About Habitats" series by Cathryn and John Sill is informative and eye catching.
Kids will enjoy learning about habitats around the globe, including those near their
own backyards. Each page contains simple text describing the plants and animals
living in a particular habitat. This text is suited for elementary-level readers. More
detailed information, which is suited for more advanced readers, can be found in a
section at the end of the book. The paintings throughout the book are beautifully
done, and show the types of animals and plants that live in that habitat. Most
paintings contain multiple animals and it is fun for children to spot and try to identify
them all.