At Home with the Gopher Tortoise: The Story of a Keystone Species

At Home with the Gopher Tortoise: The Story of a Keystone Species teaches young readers about the gopher tortoise and the more than 360 different kinds of animals that depend on it for survival. From owls to rabbits, from skunks to scorpions, the gopher tortoise provides creatures with shelter, food, or a place to raise their young. In this fascinating tale of ecological interdependency, glorious illustrations reveal the gopher tortoise's world both below and above ground, showing children how the fate of one species is important to so many others.


Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Web of Life Children's Books
Published: 07/29/2010
ISBN: 9780977753956
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 8.30h x 9.80w x 0.20d

Review Citations: Booklist 07/01/2010 pg. 64

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 142693 / At Home with the Gopher Tortoise: The Story of a Keystone Species
Reading Level: 5.9 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5