Grasslands are historically the most prevalent and dominant biome in the United States , comprising 40 % -50 % of the contiguous land base ( Conner et al . 2002 ) . Humans derive an enormous number of goods and services from American ...
A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of prairie dogs, the small rodents of North America's Great Plains. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why prairie dogs hide from coyotes.
Readers are given a peek at the amazing underground world of the prairie dog.
One Day in the Prairie. New York: Harper Trophy,1996.This storylike description of the prairie during an approaching storm shows prairie dogs in their natural habitat. black-footed ferret, 24–25 burrow,4,8,12,14,18, 21,22,24,25,33,34, ...
"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to prairie dogs. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
Prairie dogs can get sick with a type of plague. This illness can kill most of the prairie dogs in a prairie dog town. Scientists created a medicine to stop the plague. They put the medicine in food. Then they scatter the food where ...
It could be a prairie dog! These cute little mammals build communities of underground tunnels. Get all the facts about prairie dogs, and find out what's going on beneath the surface.
She came to the Prairie Dog town where the footprints ended next to a big hole . There she began to cry and her tears flowed for several days . During the day , she saw two prairie dogs come out of the hole . Falling asleep , she had a ...
"In Prairie Dogs, young readers will learn about the life of a prairie dog. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover how prairie dogs live and work together in prairie dog towns"--
It could be a prairie dog! These cute little mammals build communities of underground tunnels. Get all the facts about prairie dogs, and find out what's going on beneath the surface.
Provides information about prairie dogs, including their anatomy, special skills, habitat, and diet.
Prairie dogs are known for the extensive burrow systems in which they live.
An introduction to the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of the prairie dog.
These small mammals live in groups called towns and build elaborate underground homes. This fact-filled book informs kids about prairie dog life cycles, communication, diets, and burrows.
Examines the physical characteristics, habits, and distinctive towns of the prairie dog.
Discusses the habits and life cycle of prairie dogs and examines their place in the ecology of the prairie. "Useful and consistently interesting." -- Kirkus Reviews
Discusses the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of prairie dogs.
Explores the anatomy, skills, habitats, diets, and hunting strategies of the world's amazing animals.
It could be a prairie dog! These cute little mammals build communities of underground tunnels. Get all the facts about prairie dogs, and find out what's going on beneath the surface.