| Aliens from Earth: When Animals and Plants Invade Other Ecosystems Revised Edition Contributor(s): Batten, Mary (Author), Doyle, Beverly (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1561459038 ISBN-13: 9781561459032 Publisher: Peachtree Publishers OUR PRICE: $8.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Environmental Science & Ecosystems - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Endangered |
| Dewey: 577.180 |
| LCCN: 2002013170 |
| Lexile Measure: 1140 |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 10.2" W x 9.1" (0.40 lbs) 36 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Ecology |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 67400 Reading Level: 6.7 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A classroom favorite A timely, fascinating, and vibrant volume about the subject of invasive species--perfect for young environmentalists and budding scientists. "Nonstop intriguing." ―Booklist What happens to the environment when alien plants or animals get there by accident? Award-winning writer Mary Batten introduces readers to the serious and ongoing environmental problems caused when alien plants and animals (or invasive species) are introduced into an ecosystem accidentally or deliberately. Describing various examples―from the release of the gypsy moth into the United States to the introduction of rabbits to Australia―Batten uses clear, readable text to show how these foreign intrusions have disturbed the delicate balance of local ecosystems. Nature and animal art specialist Beverly Doyle contributes eye-catching visuals "that almost seem to jump off the pages" (SLJ), and back matter includes a glossary and list of ideas that provide more information and ways to minimize human impact on local environments. Also available from Mary Batten: Awards: NSTA Recommends ―National Science Teachers Association |
Contributor Bio(s): Batten, Mary: - Mary Batten, an award-winning writer for television, film and publishing, was nominated for an Emmy for her work on the Children's Television Workshop's science series 3-2-1 Contact and has written more than fifty nature documentaries for television, including the syndicated series Wild Wild World of Animals. She lives in Virginia.Doyle, Beverly: - Beverly Doyle graduated from Framingham State College with a major in fine arts and continued her studies at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. She lives in Vermont. |