Slugs, Bugs and Salamanders: Discovering Animals in Your Garden by Sally Kneidel
	List Price:   $16.95 Unit Price:   $13.56 You Save:   $3.39 (20%) ISBN-10:   155591313X ISBN-13:   9781555913137 Publisher:   Fulcrum Publishing Edition:   illustrated Category:   Agriculture Pub. Date:   April 1997 Pages:   120 Ages:   10 to 12 Grades:   4 to 7
Subjects
BENEFICIAL INSECTS GARDEN PESTS INSECT PESTS
Description/Notes
Focuses on the insects, birds, amphibians, and other animal life found in gardens, including creatures both beneficial and damaging, and discusses the best ways to care for garden plants. As well as introducing backyard insects and other small creatures, this account gives a number of tips on growing healthy flowers and vegetables. Youngsters will discover a world of animals in their gardens with this delightful collection of information and activities, as well as highlight those which are helpful and harmful to your plants and their predators. This how-to manual for children offers a vivid introduction to plant-eaters, predators, and decomposers. Fun activities offer children a vivid introduction to an exciting variety of animals and the roles they play in maintaining a healthy, balanced garden environment.