Ecology is the study of organisms and how they interact with their environment. This beginner's guide to ecology explores the fascinating creatures that populate our planet and the way they affect it. The text, which was written to support elementary science concepts, explores ecosystems, food chains and food webs, habitats, and more. Readers will learn why it's important to keep our planet healthy and how people's actions can affect the creatures that live alongside us. With accessible text and colorful photographs, this title is sure to appeal to budding scientists.