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Small but mighty : why Earth's tiny creatures matter / written by Kendra Brown ; illustrated by Catarina Oliveira.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: Toronto : Owlkids Books, [2021]Description: 29 pages (unnumbered) : color illustrations ; 25 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
Audience:
  • Children
ISBN:
  • 9781771474313
  • 1771474319
Other title:
  • Why Earth's tiny creatures matter
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Summary: "Some of the smallest animals have the mightiest powers. Big, brawny creatures may seem like the stars of the animal kingdom, but Earth's smallest inhabitants have impressive powers too. Ofter overlooked, these tiny critters help ecosystems thrive in numerous ways: they spread seeds, pollinate plants, make nutrient-rich soil -- or even become an essential meal for a predator. Gulp! Full of fascinating facts and information, Small but Mighty introduces readers to keystone, indicator, and other species that are critical to our planet's health, such as krill, honeybees, and reticulated glass frogs. And its message of environmental stewardship reminds us of the urgency to protect the teeny-tiny animals all around us. Whether we're big or small, our actions are mighty important too." -- Back cover.Summary: Small but Mighty is an illustrated early nonfiction book about some of the smallest yet mightiest and most fascinating creatures on Earth, along with their impact on the planet.
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Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's NonFiction 591.41 B878 Checked out 07/13/2024 33111010677009
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 591.41 B878 Available 33111010572267
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Sometimes the smallest creatures are the most important
The lion may be king of the jungle, but there are plenty of fascinating tiny critters that are critical to the survival of our planet.
From frogs as small as quarters that indicate the health of entire ecosystems, to crayon-sized millipedes that recycle dead plants into vital nutrients for soil, Small but Mighty explores the ways that small creatures help our environment thrive.
Each spread is packed with STEM content, including descriptions of each creature, fun facts, and real-life size comparisons. Illustrations of each animal in its natural habitat, both whimsical and realistic, bring the creatures to life. This kid-friendly introduction to keystone and crucial species and ecosystems demonstrates that no creature--including you!--is too small to make a big difference.

"Some of the smallest animals have the mightiest powers. Big, brawny creatures may seem like the stars of the animal kingdom, but Earth's smallest inhabitants have impressive powers too. Ofter overlooked, these tiny critters help ecosystems thrive in numerous ways: they spread seeds, pollinate plants, make nutrient-rich soil -- or even become an essential meal for a predator. Gulp! Full of fascinating facts and information, Small but Mighty introduces readers to keystone, indicator, and other species that are critical to our planet's health, such as krill, honeybees, and reticulated glass frogs. And its message of environmental stewardship reminds us of the urgency to protect the teeny-tiny animals all around us. Whether we're big or small, our actions are mighty important too." -- Back cover.

Small but Mighty is an illustrated early nonfiction book about some of the smallest yet mightiest and most fascinating creatures on Earth, along with their impact on the planet.

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