Mataya, Marybeth.

Grassland food chains / by Marybeth L. Mataya ; illustrated by Hazel Adams. - Edina, Minn. : Magic Wagon, 2011. - 32 p. : col. ill. ; 20 x 25 cm. - Fascinating food chains. . - Fascinating food chains. .

"Looking glass library"

Includes index.

A grassland food chain -- A sea of grass -- Plants come first -- Herbivores eat plants -- Carnivores eat other animals -- Top carnivores rule -- Omnivores have lots of choices -- Fire -- The cold, cold winter -- Decomposers clean up -- People and the food chain -- Food chain science -- Fun facts.

"Food chains are fascinating! Did you know all food starts with the sun? Plants use the sun's energy to grow, then they become energy for animals. Every environment has factors that affect the flow of energy in its food chains--all the way up to you! Discover what plants and animals create the links of food chains and webs in each environment." -- p. [4] of cover.

ISBN: 9781602707955 (hc) 1602707952

LCCN: 2009051195

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Grassland ecology.
Food chains (Ecology).

Dewey Class. No.: 577.4/16