Describes how forest animals get their energy from food chains.

Introduces the rain forest food chain, describing the parts of a food chain and identifying some of the consumers, producers, and decomposers in the rain forests around the world.

An ecosystem is a community of living and non-living things connected to one another where they live. Young readers are introduced to some of the plants and animals in a forest ecosystem. Children are encouraged to learn more about food chains in a forest and to draw a food chain of their own.

Seeds to mouse to weasel to owl. That's a simple food chain in a deciduous forest. Food chains are fascinating! Every environment has factors that affect the flow of energy in its food chains--all the way up to you! This beautifully illustrated series explores the plants and animals that live in each ecosystem, the adaptations its plant and animal have, and how the flow of energy creates the food chain links. Discover what's for dinner in the food chains and webs in each environment with easy-to-read text, sidebars, and back matter. Looking Glass Library is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades P-4.

"Vibrant photographs and carefully leveled text introduce early fluent readers to the rain forest biome and the many food chains it hosts. Includes activity, glossary, and index."--

Readers investigate simple food chains and natural habitats, including a garden, forest, tide pool, and desert.

Profiles a variety of North American forest consumers, producers, and decomposers, explaining how each one fits into the region.