We Are the Keystones

Written by Katy S. Duffield · Illustrated by Hannah Salyer

Some animals hold whole ecosystems together. Who are these hidden heroes?

4.9 Goodreads · 24 ratings

40 pages· ~520L· AR ~3

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Bookroo's summary

Keystone species have a huge effect on the places they live. Some build habitats that shelter other animals, some leave behind leftovers that fertilize the soil, and some clear out harmful algae. This nonfiction picture book shows how creatures from beavers and elephants to alligators and hummingbirds keep their ecosystems in balance.

From the publisher

Meet keystone species--the hidden heroes of the natural world--and learn about the ecosystems they support in this "enchanting...engaging" (School Library Journal, starred review) nonfiction picture book from the author of Crossings: Extraordinary Structures for Extraordinary Animals. Keystone species are plants, animals, or other organisms that have a huge effect on the environments around them. From beavers to elephants, alligators to hummingbirds, keystones help themselves and other species survive. Whether it's creating habitats for themselves and other animals, leaving behind leftovers that fertilize the soil, or clearing out harmful algae, keystones live up to their name in their essential contribution to the harmony of our natural world.

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