Ecosystems (Weigl)

Middle-grade readers explore the fundamentals of ecosystems through simple, hands-on experiments that reveal how plants and animals interact with their environment. The book poses real-world questions such as how temperature influences fish activity, whether earthworms prefer darkness, and how weeds affect plant growth then guides students through the scientific method to find answers. Each chapter encourages observation, hypothesis testing, and data collection, reinforcing core life-science concepts. Practical suggestions for science-fair projects give readers the chance to showcase their findings.