Unit B: Ecosystems
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Extra Support
- Wild Adaptations
- Summary: Some of the most fascinating animal adaptations are detailed here.
On Level
- Mary Anning, Fossil Hunter
- Summary: Anning contributed greatly to our knowledge of extinct animals.
Challenge
- Cave Creatures
- Summary: Caves are unique ecosystems that support many unusual animals.
STUDENT BIBLIOGRAPHY
CHAPTER 5
- Ecosystems
- Plants, animals, and people live together and affect each other in many ways.
- Life in a Wetland
- Discover the ecology and animals in Florida's Everglades National Park.
CHAPTER 6
- Life in a Deciduous Forest
- Explore the Adirondack forest of New York and the plants and animals that live there.
- Life in a Cave
- Discover life forms found in caves.
CHAPTER 7
- Survival and Change
- Discover the ways in which organisms adapt to environmental change.
- How Do Animals Adapt?
- Camouflage, hibernation, and migration enable animals to survive in particular habitats.