Examines the important role that scavenger animals play in their ecosystems, such as vultures and maggots that eat and clean up dead carcasses. Includes a glossary. Teaching Books: https://www.teachingbooks.net/tb.cgi?tid=65989.

Death--an important part of life -- Life after death -- Creepy-crawly death eaters -- Furry death eaters -- Death eaters from the sky -- Death eaters in the sea -- Death after life.