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Pikas, tiny rabbit relatives living high in the mountains, serve as
an entry point toward understanding the consequences of climate
change. Pikas can't live in temperatures higher than 77 degrees F.
As the Earth's temperature rises, pikas must keep moving higher and
higher up the mountains to find a cooler climate in which to live.
Everything is connected in the natural world. As the pikas livable
habitat decreases, the lives of hawks, falcons, pine martins, foxes
and the many other creatures that prey upon pikas are affected. If
you are looking for an easily understandable introduction to the
consequences of climate change, this is the book for you. Glorious
photographs and a well-organized text reveal the key role pikas
play in the alpine ecosystem. Helpful diagrams demonstrate the food
web that includes this tiny mammal and other plants and animals,
also threatened by the changing climate. A glossary, map and list
of actions kids can take to help decrease climate change are also
included. Free, downloadable activities can be found on the
publisher's website.
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Camas and Sage (Paperback)
Dorothy Hinshaw Patent; Illustrated by Christina Wald
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Yellowstone National Park's majestic geologic wonders and
remarkable wildlife draw millions of visitors each year. But there
was a time when these natural treasures were in great danger, all
because after years of unrestricted hunting, one key piece of the
puzzle had been eliminated--the wolf.
Now, more than a decade after scientists realized the wolves'
essential role and returned them to Yellowstone, the park's natural
balance is gradually being restored. The informative dual-level
text and spectacular full-color photographs show the wolves in the
natural habitat that was almost lost without them. Readers of all
ages will be inspired by the delicate natural system that is
Yellowstone.
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