Through dynamic infographics, charts, up-close photos and strong reading level control, this title explores the invasion of cane toads, including where they came from and their impact within biomes and food webs.

Through dynamic infographics, charts, up-close photos and strong reading level control, this title explores the invasion of Asian carp, including where they came from and their impact within biomes and food webs.

"In this book, readers learn how the Burmese Python is an invasive species in the state of Florida."--

This title explores the role of snakehead fish in introduced environments, how humans helped spread the species, the threats they pose to ecosystems, and efforts being taken to manage them.

"This title explores the role of black and brown rats in introduced environments, how humans helped spread the species, the threats they pose to ecosystems, and efforts being taken to manage them"--

"Huge holes cover a cornfield. The corn plants in the field have been dug up and trampled, and much of the corn is half eaten. What caused this terrible damage? The answer is big, hairy, and running wild. Throughout the South and in much of the United States, feral pigs, many of which were once farm animals, are destroying crops, ruining property, and polluting streams and rivers with their waste. In Feral Pigs: Chomp, Chomp!, students will learn...

When animals or plants invade a new habitat, they can upset the delicate balance of the ecosystem. Explores how and why plants and animals enter ecosystems to which they are not native, as well as the consequences of these invasions for other animals, plants, and humans.

In Invasive Reptiles and Amphibians, readers are shown examples of invasive snakes, frogs, and lizards to reveal the pattern of species introduction and habitat takeover. Identifying the adaptations of species like the Cane Toad, the title teaches students to compare the strengths and weaknesses of Earth s animals. The susceptibility of habitats such as Florida s emphasizes the delicacy of the food chain. By analyzing and comparing cases of invasive...

Describes five species that are not native to North America--the sea lamprey, fire ants, zebra mussels, European starlings, and African honey bees--and efforts to handle the problems their introduction has caused.