Food Chains and Webs - (Web of Life) by Andrew Solway (Paperback)

About the Book

This book examines how food chains work, and describes some simple variations.

Book Synopsis

Food Chains and Webs explains that feeding relationships are at the heart of life on Earth. It looks at the different types of living things in a food web - from producer to top consumer - as well as food pyramids and topics like bioaccumulation. It tackles common confusions about the science and shows how topics are relevant to the reader.

Review Quotes

(3) 4-6 Web of Life series. These leveled-text editions for reluctant upper-elementary-age readers survey crucial biological concepts. Seven processes (movement, respiration, sensitivity, nutrition, excretion, reproduction, and growth), food chains and webs, biodiversity, conservation, and animal case studies provide a detailed picture of the connectedness of earth's creatures. The spacious design includes captioned photos, sidebars, and helpful charts and diagrams. Essential vocabulary is defined throughout. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. - Paula M. Cairo The Horn Book Guide Fall 2012 issue-- "The Horn Book Guide"

Food chains and webs are incredibly complex ideas that incorporate many different aspects. In this book, a variety of concepts are thoroughly explained that relate to food chains and webs. They begin with an explanation of energy and how different life-forms use different types of energy. Producers and consumers are explained within a sample food chain building to more complex webs. An example of the Antarctic Food Web is given. The relationship between the sun and the varieties of living organisms is quite intriguing. At times, it feels overwhelming especially when considering the ramifications of the extinction of one species or the impact of human waste. The book is structured with a focus for each chapter with subdivisions in each. Sidebars give interesting information that relates to the chapter. The book also includes many starts and graphs to help explain the concepts. Each page has a side bar that reviews important vocabulary. The book also includes a table of contents, glossary, places for further information, and an index. -Angela Ralph, Harrison Elementary School Omaha Public Schools 12/1/2012-- "Omaha Public Schools"