Offers 12 fascinating facts about the world s prairie landscapes. From the Great Plains of North America to the Eurasian Steppes, full-color spreads highlight the key features of the various types of grasslands found all over Earth.

The prairies provide food for North America -- Savanna ecosystems are tropical grasslands -- Grassland animals graze or hunt to survive -- The pampas -- Weather greatly affects grassland ecosystems -- The steppe spans two continents -- Grassland plants provide food for many animals -- Wildfires are good for grassland ecosystems -- The veld has become South Africa's farmland -- Australia's rangelands are part of the Outback -- People have taken over many grassland areas -- People can save the grasslands.