At home with the gopher tortoise : the story of a keystone species /

"...is about the gopher tortoise and the more than 360 different kinds of animals that depend upon it for survival. From owls to rabbits to skunks to scorpions, many animals use gopher tortoise burrows for shelter, food, or a place to raise their young. In this fascinating tale of ecological in...

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Main Author: Dunphy, Madeleine
Other Authors: Rothman, Michael, 1948-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Berkeley, Calif. : Web of Life Children's Books, 2010.
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Summary:"...is about the gopher tortoise and the more than 360 different kinds of animals that depend upon it for survival. From owls to rabbits to skunks to scorpions, many animals use gopher tortoise burrows for shelter, food, or a place to raise their young. In this fascinating tale of ecological interdependency, children learn that the fate of one species can affect the fate of many."--P.[4] of cover.
Physical Description:1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 23 x 26 cm.
Audience:005-009.
ISBN:9780977753963
0977753964
9780977753956 (pbk.)
0977753956 (pbk.)