Around the world, animals work with other living things to create unique and balanced ecosystems. Bees help plants make seeds. Birds scatter seeds so plants can grow. Gophers loosen the soil, letting water and nutrients easily reach roots. Cleaner fish keep other fish healthy by eating parasites. But today, some of these systems are at risk of disappearing. Team Earth investigates the amazing ways that animals help their environments and humans and shows what people can do to protect them. Insects play a vital role in many natural processes around the world. They help pollinate flowers, break down dead things and provide food for many animals and people. Beneficial Insects: Bugs Helping Plants Survive looks at how insects make the world a better place, as well as the threats they face and how people can protect them. Easy-to-read text, vivid images and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources and an index.
AGES: 9 to 11