Find out about all the creepy crawlies that devour garbage and form the nutritious material upon which plant life depends. J 591.526 La Muller, Gerda. The Garden in the City. A neglected backyard right in the middle of the city is the setting for this satisfying story, as a family takes possession and brings it all back to life. J 635 Mu Oppenheim, Joan.
Children tour a plant museum and visit several ecosystems.
J 581 Op Rhoades, Diane. Lots of fun things to do in and out of the garden. J 635.9 Rh Wexler, Jerome. An informative book with excellent photographs introducing those plants which digest insects in order to survive. J 582.121 We Wilkes, Angela.