The Lion and the Savannah (Animals and Their Ecosystems)

Life in a lion pride is the subject of LION & THE SAVANNAH. The various roles of the female lion, from mother to hunter, are explored. The book also explains lion territories, the lives of lion cubs, & weaves the King of Beasts into the tapestry of the grassland ecosystem, highlighting the animals of prey, the scavengers, & the decomposers. A section on predators guides children away from applying human values to the animal world. The dynamic, complex relationship between an animal & its habitat is the focus of The Animals & Their Ecosystems Series. Dramatic photographs & lively text portray the exciting daily struggle for survival. Each book takes an intimate look at the adventures of a single animal, following it through the important stages of life. The other animals that share the same ecosystem are also highlighted. Other books in the series include ELEPHANT & THE SCRUB FOREST, BISON & THE GREAT PLAINS, & ALLIGATOR & THE EVERGLADES.J. David Taylor is the author of 'The Lion and the Savannah (Animals and Their Ecosystems)' with ISBN 9780865053946 and ISBN 0865053944.