River Food Chains
by Lynette, RachelFormat: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2010-09-01
Publisher(s): Heinemann/Raintree
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Summary
This book explores the species and food chains within a river habitat, and discusses why these food chains need to be protected.
Author Biography
Rachel Lynette is the author of over 60 nonfiction books for children as well as several teacher resource books. She has a background in elementary education. Kenneth Dunton is a professor specializing in marine foods webs. He is director of a program for science teachers and students to learn more about biology, environmental science, aquatic science, geology, and oceanography. Dana Sjostrom is a research associate who has studied creatures such as caterpillars and butterflies. She taught science and developed science curriculum for students and training for science teachers.
Table of Contents
| What Is a River Food Chain? | p. 4 |
| What Is a River Habitat? | p. 8 |
| Where in the World Are River Habitats? | p. 10 |
| What Are the Producers in Rivers? | p. 12 |
| What Are the Primary Consumers in Rivers? | p. 16 |
| What Are the Secondary Consumers in Rivers? | p. 20 |
| What Are the Decomposers in Rivers? | p. 24 |
| What Are River Food Chains Like Around the World? | p. 28 |
| How Are Humans Harming River Food Chains? | p. 34 |
| What Can You Do to Protect River Food Chains? | p. 40 |
| Top 10 Things You Can Do to Protect Rivers | p. 44 |
| Glossary | p. 45 |
| Find Out More | p. 47 |
| Index | p. 48 |
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