At home with the gopher tortoise
Subtitle: the story of a keystone species
By: Madeleine Dunphy ; illustrated by Michael Rothman
Contributors: Rothman, Michael, 1948-
Publisher: Web of Life Children's Books
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Berkeley, Calif
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780977753963; 9780977753956
Subjects: Juvenile literature; Turtles; Keystone species; Gopher tortoise
Other titles: Story of a keystone species
Description: "...is about the gopher tortoise and the more than 360 different kinds of animals that depend upon it for survival. From owls to rabbits to skunks to scorpions, many animals use gopher tortoise burrows for shelter, food, or a place to raise their young. In this fascinating tale of ecological interdependency, children learn that the fate of one species can affect the fate of many."--P.[4] of cover.
Notes: 005-009.

Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12, 2011.