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Earth has six major types of environments with different climates and containing complex communities of plants and animals. These types of environments are called biomes. This book explains this important subject and stresses the importance of conserving our precious biomes and the life forms that inhabit each one.

Suitable for children of ages 7 to 9 years, this book features facts, such as how crickets hear with their legs, how bats and dolphins use echolocation, how elephants hear low-frequency sounds, and how sharks use their lateral line for sensing movement in water.

Pollination by insects is a critical function of all land ecosystems. Most orchard fruits, vegetables, and some field crops are pollinated by insects. This book features photographs that focus on the critical fact that protecting pollinators means having food to eat. It helps children look at insects in a different way.

Looks at the remarkable abilities of plants and animals, which need to be studied to make our environment more sustainable. This book makes young scientists aware of the super powers of nature and may inspire some to find ways to change the future of Earth.

Many animals are carnivores, but some eat mainly insects. Insect eaters, known as insectivores, can be as small as insect-eating insects or as large as giant anteaters. This title is suitable for ages 6 to 10 years.