America's Prairies And Grasslands: Guide to Plants and Animals   Written and Illustrated by Marianne D. Wallace A fun, learner-friendly guide to this wondrous and diverse ecosystem. Prickly Pear, Needlegrass, Deer Mouse, Roadrunnerwhere can you find these fascinating plants and animals? In the vast ecosystem of North America's prairies and grasslands! In this guide you will learn about these huge, open areas and unique habitats. Find out how plants survive after wild prairie fires. Learn where to find water sources and when best to view the animals in these habitats. Identify the many different plants and animals in colorful illustrations. Each prairie or grassland region Tallgrass Prairie, Mixed Grass Prairie, Shortgrass Prairie, Palouse Prairie, California Valley Grassland, and Semi desert Grassland features full-color illustrations which helps you identify plants and animals. The "hard to find" sections point out unusual finds such as pocket gophers, vernal pools, and the living rock cactus. Maps, a list of common scientific names, and additional resources make America's Prairies and Grasslands a complete guide to North America's prairie habitats. ISBN 1-55591-992-8  Grades 3 - 8 9 X 9, 48 pages full-color illustrations $16.95 paperback

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