Rock Snot, Cane Toads and Other Aliens

Rock Snot, Cane Toads and Other AliensUnlock the mysteries of our ecosystems with 'Rock Snot, Cane Toads and Other Aliens'. This engaging book, published by ECPP in 2019, dives into the fascinating yet problematic world of introduced species. With 32 pages dedicated to exploring the impact of invasive species on our biodiversity, you'll learn about the harmful effects these creatures, like Cane Toads, have on native plants and animals. Through vivid descriptions and relatable content

Unlock the mysteries of our ecosystems with 'Rock Snot, Cane Toads and Other Aliens'. This engaging book, published by ECPP in 2019, dives into the fascinating yet problematic world of introduced species. With 32 pages dedicated to exploring the impact of invasive species on our biodiversity, you'll learn about the harmful effects these creatures, like Cane Toads, have on native plants and animals.

Through vivid descriptions and relatable content vocabulary, including keywords like 'invasive', 'ecosystem', and 'conservation', this book is not just a read but an essential resource for understanding our natural world. It covers the critical role of pest management, including eradication strategies and conservation efforts aimed at restoring natural environments.

Perfect for educators and curious minds alike, you will discover how these 'aliens' disrupt the balance of ecosystems, leading to challenges such as extinction and endangerment of native species. Also provided are actionable insights and strategies for combating these challenges, making it a must-have for anyone interested in ecology, conservation, and STEM education.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760861575
Year: 2019
Publisher: ECPP
Pages: 32


Description:
Title Information:­ Rock Snot, Cane Toads and Other Aliens: Rock Snot, Cane Toads and Other Aliens reports on living things that have been introduced to new environments and the problems this has caused. The book explains how these pests have affected native plants and animals and disrupted the balance of the ecosystems they have been introduced into. It also outlines various strategies that are being undertaken to eradicate these pests and restore natural environments.Content vocabulary: algae, alien, biodiversity, bounties, breeding program, captivity, competitors, conservation, ecosystem, endangered, eradication, erosion, extermination, extinction, facility, feral, fibre, flammable, germinating, introduce, invasive, larvae, microscopic, native, over-grazed, pelt, pest, pupae, regenerate, reintroducing, repel, repopulation, reproduce, resistant, species, sterilised, toxin, weedKey concepts: Some introduced species become pests because they damage the ecosystem they have been introduced into  Introduced plants and animals can cause native plants and animals to become endangered  Many people work toward eradicating introduced species so as to restore the natural balance of ecosystemsReading Strategies: Summarising informationRelated resource:Lesson Plan - Rock Snot, Cane Toads and Other AliensSeries Information: WorldWise is a high-interest literacy program that encourages inquiry and questioning while extending knowledge in science and a range of STEM topics linked to the curriculum. This engaging program teaches reading strategies simultaneously with natural, earth and physical science concepts – refle