Nomad Press adds another impressive title to their lineup of ecology related books with KEYSTONE SPECIES. Featured are 9 animals species who if eliminated could lead to the collapse of their ecosystem. Included are SHARKS, GRAY WOLVES, BEAVERS, ALLIGATORS, BEES, FLYING FOXES, WILDEBEESTS, BISON, AND CORALS.

Each chapter begins with cartoon panels as young scientists are introduced to the specie. An essential question guides your reading. Sections on their role, threats, and conservation efforts give a clear view of the problems facing the animals. It’s essential reading as not all of these species are favorites of humans. Colored photographs throughout are excellent.

There are many new words as you are reading, but each one is defined in the handy WORDS TO KNOW box either on the page you are reading or the next one. A great time saver from having to look them up in the back page glossary.

As in all the ecology books by Nomad Press there are also QR codes that take you out to the internet for deeper learning via videos or graphics. Well worth your time exploring. There’s even a CLASSROOM GUIDE you can use.

The chapters end with science activities and critical thinking exercises. These are extensions of what was learned and would work great in a classroom or home school environment.

KEYSTONE SPECIES is a must have for anyone teaching or learning about our ecosystems.

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