We Are the Keystones

Animals That Hold Habitats Together
In this marvelous nonfiction picture book, learn about the hidden heroes of the natural worldkeystone species!
Meet keystone speciesthe hidden heroes of the natural worldand learn about the ecosystems they support in this enchantingengaging (School Library Journal, starred review) nonfiction picture book from the author of Crossings: Extraordinary Structures for Extraordinary Animals.

Keystone species are plants, animals, or other organisms that have a huge effect on the environments around them. From beavers to elephants, alligators to hummingbirds, keystones help themselves and other species survive. Whether its creating habitats for themselves and other animals, leaving behind leftovers that fertilize the soil, or clearing out harmful algae, keystones live up to their name in their essential contribution to the harmony of our natural world.