Everyone is somebody's lunch. Each of nature's creatures "passes the energy" in its own unique way. In this upbeat rhyming story, the food chain connects herbivores, carnivores, insects and plants together in a fascinating circle of players. All beings on Earth -- from the anchovy to the zooplankton -- depend upon the green plant, which is the hero of this story. Barbara McKinney's special talent shines again for being able to present the science curriculum so concisely, creatively, and cleverly.

Below your feet, Mighty Mole is on the move. Like a swimmer in dirt, she strokes through the soil. Her tunnels are everywhere She finds food, eludes a predator, has a family, and helps to make Super Soil. Moles live almost everywhere yet are rarely seen. Similarly, soil is a largely invisible ecosystem and yet is vital to the health of the world. Following the story, two "Explore More for Kids" pages offer a matching challenge and a review of some of the remarkable traits that make moles "mighty." Two additional pages of "Explore More for Teachers and Parents" offers activities in visual and...