Richard Spilsbury

Invasive Plant Species Richard Spilsbury

Many plants can ultimately survive being eaten by animals or being destroyed by people. But there's one threat they sometimes can't withstand--invasive plant species. Readers will learn how invasive plants appear and how they defeat native plants to stake their claim. Engaging language uses the topic of invasive plants to explain how living things are connected, and how one upset to an ecosystem's balance can have repercussions for all that depend on it for survival. Colorful photographs and informative captions enhance the text to give readers a comprehensive look at invasive plants and the dangers they pose.