Illinois Plants and Animals

Why dont trees grow on prairies? What exactly is a zebra mussel? How havehuman beings changed the land in Illinois? You can find the answers to thesequestions i... » 

Why dont trees grow on prairies? What exactly is a zebra mussel? How havehuman beings changed the land in Illinois? You can find the answers to thesequestions in this book which contains all kinds of fun and fascinating factsabout the plants and animals of Illinois and the habitats in which they live.Inside you will find information about where and how Illinois plants andanimals live. You will learn how these living things fit into an ecosystem.And youll find out what actions are being taken to protect the naturalenvironment of Illinois. Inside youll find maps that help you find your wayaround Illinois photographs that let you see what you are reading about aglossary index and list of more books to read to help you find what yourelooking for and better understand it. «