Go on a journey that begins in towering, broadleaf treetops and ends tangled in roots deep below the ground. Using the Adirondacks as an example, Life in a Deciduous Forest examines the physical features, processes, and many different species of plants and animals that make up a unique deciduous forest ecosystem. Find out about the impact of humans on this once-pristine ecosystem, and what is being done to save it. Travel from light-filled branches to darkly shadowed forest paths and learn what makes this ecosystem special. Book jacket.

An immersive, high-interest approach to the highly curricular topic of biomes

Contents include: What makes land a temperate deciduous forest? Why are temperate deciduous forests important? What's green and growing in the forest? Where do animals live in the forest? When are forest animals active? What's for dinner in the forest? How do forest animals get food? How do forests affect people? How do people affect forests?

Contents include: What makes land a temperate deciduous forest? Why are temperate deciduous forests important? What's green and growing in the forest? Where do animals live in the forest? When are forest animals active? What's for dinner in the forest? How do forest animals get food? How do forests affect people? How do people affect forests?

Deciduous forests are teeming with life because of their ever-changing nature. This book explains where around the world deciduous biomes exist, what types of plant life they support, and how they change through the seasons.

An introduction to life in a deciduous forest.

Forests fascinate readers and hikers alike. And the deciduous forest, perhaps the "classic" forest biome, fills our stories and is the go-to spot for many outdoor activities. This informative book describes the forest many think they know, presenting the abundant life within, including trees, animals, plants, and even moss. Readers will learn about its iconic four seasons, as well as why trees drop their leaves and change from green to the brilliant hues of autumn. Thought-provoking sidebars prompt further investigation.

"How does the climate, soil, and plant life of the deciduous forest support a community of animals? Take a walk through this biome among the pileated woodpeckers, fern leaves, and butterflies to discover this critical forest habitat"--

"Highlights the activities of animals in the Sonoran Desert during one average 24-hour period"--

Investigating the planet’s biomes and examining the modern threats to each ecosystem, this interactive series challenges young readers to look at how their own actions influence the planet's health. With compare-and-contrast facts and vocabulary-building sidebars, each engaging guide reveals how environmental threats—both human and natural—affect plants and animals.Showcasing the diverse woodland of deciduous forests, this resource reveals how many of its threats come from humans. Covering topics such as deforestation, acid rain, disease, and invasive species, this engaging guide shows how, in the complicated web of life in the forest, even natural threats can be made worse by human activity.