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Overview
Invasive species are taking over native plants’ habitats. Common control methods are dangerous or impractical. Some people are now turning to goats as a nontoxic and versatile way to deal with invasive species. Controlling Invasive Species with Goats look at the history of using goats to graze plants, why they work, and the research that’s being done to learn more. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781644940891 |
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Publisher: | North Star Editions |
Publication date: | 08/01/2019 |
Pages: | 48 |
Product dimensions: | 7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d) |
Lexile: | 800L (what's this?) |
Age Range: | 9 - 11 Years |
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Can Goats Save the Environment? 4
Chapter 2 The Invasive Plant Problem 12
Chapter 3 The Goat Solution 20
Chapter 4 Who Uses Goats? 26
Chapter 5 Research and the Future 34
Fast Facts 42
Stop and Think 44
Glossary 46
Online Resources 47
Learn More 47
Index 48
About the Author 48
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