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Staying Alive: The Story of Food Chains

by Jacqui Bailey, Matthew Lilly (Illustrator)

Series:Science Works

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Learn about how all life is connected through the food chain. Our everyday world is full of stories about science. These bright, funny books show why things happen and how they work.

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Canonical title: Staying Alive: The Story of Food Chains

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Genre: Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 577.16 — Natural sciences & mathematics Biology Biomes & Ecosystems Organic/Inorganic Chemistry
LCC: QH541.14 .B34 — Science Natural history – Biology
BISAC: JNF JUVENILE NONFICTION Science & Nature General
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Languages: English
Media: Paper
ISBNs: 5

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Published: 2006
Genre: Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 577.16
LCC: QH541.14 .B34

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