Sometimes people take plain old plains for granted, but these vast shimmering oceans of grass support life on Earth in so many ways! With facts, illustrations, and bits of trivia, Life on the Plains by World Book's Ecology series helps middle readers from grades 5 to 8 learn about animal antics and birds in the bush. They’ll discover the richness of life and history on the plains and why these lands need people to protect them today. The book includes a fun quiz and a helpful glossary.