Australia is a huge landmass with a variety of ecosystems. Different climates, soil types and levels of rainfall have led to different kinds of habitats for plants and animals. Find out about the ways the plants, animals and non-living parts of these habitats interact with each other to form Australia's unique ecosystems.

Children naturally are fascinated by the world around them, exploring the make-up of their world, including the animals, plants, and organisms that inhabit it, at an early age. Hands-On Ecology develops children's fascination with their world by giving them a front-row seat in the exploration of various ecological habitats. The book gives teachers the tools they need to create an extensive, in-depth study of ecology, including background information on ecosystems, how to set up a hands-on study of their local ecosystem, a look at how human populations affect the environment, and viable ways classrooms can contribute to conservationism.