Scientific American Investigates Food Chains and Food Webs

An understanding of food chains and food webs is vital to appreciating the importance of biological diversity and conservation. Food interdependence doesn't just take place in faraway locations. Ecosystems around us, big and small, depend on them. This inspiring series, in collaboration with Scientific American, puts the spotlight on food chains and food webs in familiar places, including ponds, forests, and even backyards. Readers will discover which animals and plants live in these areas, how they depend on each other, and what happens when a population is unbalanced. The volumes' dynamic design includes graphic organizers and fact boxes with appealing information to supplement the main knowledge-building concepts.

• Photographs of habitats and ecosystems help readers connect the material to real-world applications
• Topics were selected to support elementary STEM curricula in a high-interest context
• Recent discoveries and research are included, lending a real-time interest to the subject matter