Invaders from Earth
If a species of fish, plant, or animal finds itself in a new area, the consequences can be drastic. Battles for dominance commence, food chains shift, and the effects of invasive species are often difficult--if not impossible--to halt or reverse. With this collection, students will look to the skies, the forests, and even underwater to discover the brutal way nature wars against itself.
• Encourages scientific understanding of animals and their habitats
• Domain-specific vocabulary words are used in a scientific context to help students understand their meaning and accelerate comprehension
• Real-life examples of invasive species
• Includes up-to-date statistics
• Nurtures a conceptual understanding of how species are interlinked
