Poo Pile on the Prairie

Written & illustrated by Amy Hevron

Part of the A Tiny Habitats Book series

Discover the surprising ecosystem thriving on bison poo.

4.4/5 Goodreads · 191 ratings

48 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Explore the surprising world of bison poo, where tiny ecosystems flourish on the Great Plains. As bison roam, their droppings become vital habitats, nurturing diverse species and sustaining the prairie food chain. This engaging picture book reveals the hidden life within these small habitats, inviting readers to witness nature's intricate cycles and the unexpected roles of bison in maintaining ecological balance. With humor and vivid illustrations, uncover the fascinating connections that begin with a simple pile of poo and ripple through the prairie landscape, supporting life in ways you never imagined.

From the publisher

A Junior Library Guild Selection Three starred reviews! Get the scoop on bison poop and the tiny ecosystem it creates in this “incredibly amusing…spectacular” (Booklist, starred review) new book in an illuminating nonfiction picture book series that explores how even the smallest habitats play big roles in nature. Behold! The majestic bison of the Great Plains! Hear them thunder across the prairie! Watch them mow down miles of meadows! See them…poo. Did you know that entire tiny habitats can form on a pile of poo? In the prairies of North America, bison roam the land, and their poo becomes an important building block for diverse prairie ecosystems. It fertilizes the soil, spreads seeds, and houses and feeds hundreds of tiny grassland species, which in turn feed birds and small mammals, which then attract bigger animals, and the cycle goes on! With snappy, funny text and lush illustrations, this book invites curious readers to explore a tiny ecosystem that’s truly abuzz with life.

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