Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0756643244
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
DK 24 Hours: Rainforest is a fascinating "day in the life" look at the natural world. The rainforest is an exciting place, full of activity and color. Come face-to-face with the amazing creatures that live in this wonderful tropical world. Discover why macaws eat clay before breakfast, find out how anteaters demolish ant's nests at lunchtime, see beautiful flowers bloom in mid-afternoon and follow an ocelot as it prowls its territory at night.
DK 24 Hours: Rain Forest
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0756643244
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
DK 24 Hours: Rainforest is a fascinating "day in the life" look at the natural world. The rainforest is an exciting place, full of activity and color. Come face-to-face with the amazing creatures that live in this wonderful tropical world. Discover why macaws eat clay before breakfast, find out how anteaters demolish ant's nests at lunchtime, see beautiful flowers bloom in mid-afternoon and follow an ocelot as it prowls its territory at night.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0756643244
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
DK 24 Hours: Rainforest is a fascinating "day in the life" look at the natural world. The rainforest is an exciting place, full of activity and color. Come face-to-face with the amazing creatures that live in this wonderful tropical world. Discover why macaws eat clay before breakfast, find out how anteaters demolish ant's nests at lunchtime, see beautiful flowers bloom in mid-afternoon and follow an ocelot as it prowls its territory at night.
Living in Tropical Rain Forests
Author: Tea Benduhn
Publisher: Gareth Stevens
ISBN: 0836883446
Category : Human geography
Languages : en
Pages : 25
Book Description
Photographs and simple text introduce readers to various tropical forest environments and the people who live there.
Publisher: Gareth Stevens
ISBN: 0836883446
Category : Human geography
Languages : en
Pages : 25
Book Description
Photographs and simple text introduce readers to various tropical forest environments and the people who live there.
DK Reader Level 2: Rainforest Animals
Author: Caryn Jenner
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0744060664
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
A colorful rainforest adventure awaits! You’ll meet the many wild and even endangered animals that call the rainforest their home. Did you know that jaguars can live 12-15 years in the wild, and that a toucan's beak looks heavy but is actually hollow and light? Discover many more fascinating facts about rainforest animals in this children’s nature book! This Level 2 reader book is perfect for children ages 5-7 who are developing their reading skills, and are fascinated by animals and the rainforest. Inside, you’ll find: • Amazing photographs that break up the text for young readers who are still building their confidence. • Labeled pictures that build a child’s experience of reading different non-fiction genres. • Fun quizzes that support comprehension skills. Packed with incredible creatures, this rainforest animal book will make reading fun and engaging for children! From chirping birds and croaking frogs to fearsome bears and prowling tigers, they will learn about all the amazing animals of the rainforest! Fun facts are paired with incredible images, providing an ideal balance of words and pictures for young readers. Developed in consultation with leading literacy experts, this animal encyclopedia for children is perfect for helping build general knowledge at the same time as learning to read. It also introduces them to climate change and promotes awareness of the environment. With engaging topics and fun, interactive pages, this four-level series of children’s educational books from DK will help build a lifelong love of reading. It covers a vast range of fascinating subjects to support children as they become confident readers. More titles include Reader Level 2 Hello Hedgehog, Reader Level 3 I’m an Activist, and Reader Level 3 Sporting Greats.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0744060664
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
A colorful rainforest adventure awaits! You’ll meet the many wild and even endangered animals that call the rainforest their home. Did you know that jaguars can live 12-15 years in the wild, and that a toucan's beak looks heavy but is actually hollow and light? Discover many more fascinating facts about rainforest animals in this children’s nature book! This Level 2 reader book is perfect for children ages 5-7 who are developing their reading skills, and are fascinated by animals and the rainforest. Inside, you’ll find: • Amazing photographs that break up the text for young readers who are still building their confidence. • Labeled pictures that build a child’s experience of reading different non-fiction genres. • Fun quizzes that support comprehension skills. Packed with incredible creatures, this rainforest animal book will make reading fun and engaging for children! From chirping birds and croaking frogs to fearsome bears and prowling tigers, they will learn about all the amazing animals of the rainforest! Fun facts are paired with incredible images, providing an ideal balance of words and pictures for young readers. Developed in consultation with leading literacy experts, this animal encyclopedia for children is perfect for helping build general knowledge at the same time as learning to read. It also introduces them to climate change and promotes awareness of the environment. With engaging topics and fun, interactive pages, this four-level series of children’s educational books from DK will help build a lifelong love of reading. It covers a vast range of fascinating subjects to support children as they become confident readers. More titles include Reader Level 2 Hello Hedgehog, Reader Level 3 I’m an Activist, and Reader Level 3 Sporting Greats.
Anteaters, Bats & Boas
Author: Roxie Munro
Publisher: Holiday House
ISBN: 0823446565
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 43
Book Description
Macaws squawk, snakes coil, and monkeys swing. Follow true-to-size rain forest animals as they journey through a noisy, colorful ecosystem like no other on Earth. Bright, realistic illustrations of a busy Amazon rain forest depict a plethora of creatures-- all drawn at life size!-- going about their daily lives, from a family of three-toed sloths to a four-page, forty inch wide, foldout of an anteater. Simply-written, intriguing descriptions accompany the rich artwork, revealing the animals' habitats and introducing fascinating trivia about the creatures and their ecosystem. A two-page key reveals how all the illustrated spreads fit together into one huge panorama showcasing all four layers of an Amazonian rainforest. Readers can retrace their steps and follow the journey, from the forest floor to the heights of the canopy, revisiting all the unique creatures along the way. Budding conservationists will love this immersive introduction to one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. Over half the world's plant and animal species live in tropical rain forests such as the Amazon. Protecting rain forests from the devastating effects of logging, mining, and climate change is essential to ensure the survival of so many fascinating creatures. A glossary, description of the four layers of the rainforest, an index, a map of rainforests worldwide, and a section on protecting rain forests are included in the backmatter of this well-researched, beautiful picture book. For another life-size journey through a fascinating ecosystem, don't miss Roxie Munro's Dive In! A Booklist Top 10 Sci-Tech Book for Young Readers
Publisher: Holiday House
ISBN: 0823446565
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 43
Book Description
Macaws squawk, snakes coil, and monkeys swing. Follow true-to-size rain forest animals as they journey through a noisy, colorful ecosystem like no other on Earth. Bright, realistic illustrations of a busy Amazon rain forest depict a plethora of creatures-- all drawn at life size!-- going about their daily lives, from a family of three-toed sloths to a four-page, forty inch wide, foldout of an anteater. Simply-written, intriguing descriptions accompany the rich artwork, revealing the animals' habitats and introducing fascinating trivia about the creatures and their ecosystem. A two-page key reveals how all the illustrated spreads fit together into one huge panorama showcasing all four layers of an Amazonian rainforest. Readers can retrace their steps and follow the journey, from the forest floor to the heights of the canopy, revisiting all the unique creatures along the way. Budding conservationists will love this immersive introduction to one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. Over half the world's plant and animal species live in tropical rain forests such as the Amazon. Protecting rain forests from the devastating effects of logging, mining, and climate change is essential to ensure the survival of so many fascinating creatures. A glossary, description of the four layers of the rainforest, an index, a map of rainforests worldwide, and a section on protecting rain forests are included in the backmatter of this well-researched, beautiful picture book. For another life-size journey through a fascinating ecosystem, don't miss Roxie Munro's Dive In! A Booklist Top 10 Sci-Tech Book for Young Readers
Eyewitness The Amazon
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0744082137
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
Visit one of the most incredible natural environments, meeting the Amazon's plants and wildlife, and its people A unique, beautifully illustrated guide to the beauty and diversity of the Amazon - the rainforest and the river, its flora and fauna, and the people who live in the region. Applying the award-winning Eyewitness formula to the subject of the largest and most biodiverse tract of tropical rainforest in the world, and the vast river that winds its way through it, this ebook profiles everything from the birds, animals, and insects that live there to the nine South American countries it extends across. Part of DK's best-selling Eyewitness series, which is now getting an exciting makeover, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new "eyewitness feature - fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0744082137
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
Visit one of the most incredible natural environments, meeting the Amazon's plants and wildlife, and its people A unique, beautifully illustrated guide to the beauty and diversity of the Amazon - the rainforest and the river, its flora and fauna, and the people who live in the region. Applying the award-winning Eyewitness formula to the subject of the largest and most biodiverse tract of tropical rainforest in the world, and the vast river that winds its way through it, this ebook profiles everything from the birds, animals, and insects that live there to the nine South American countries it extends across. Part of DK's best-selling Eyewitness series, which is now getting an exciting makeover, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new "eyewitness feature - fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.
Looking Closely in the Rain Forest
Author: Frank Serafini
Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd
ISBN: 1553375432
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
Through the magic of close-up photography, the author first asks the reader to identify an object found in a rain forest in a super-close-up picture, with the next page revealing the entire picture.
Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd
ISBN: 1553375432
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
Through the magic of close-up photography, the author first asks the reader to identify an object found in a rain forest in a super-close-up picture, with the next page revealing the entire picture.
The Rainforest Book
Author: Charlotte Milner
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
ISBN: 0241518644
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Embark on a journey through the enchanting world of the rainforest in Charlotte Milner's beautifully illustrated The Rainforest Book. Sweep aside the liana vines, hop over the giant roots of the kapok tree, and follow the sound of the howler monkey as you venture into the tropical rainforest. Find out about some of the amazing animals that live there, learn about the enormous variety of life-giving plants, and discover why the Amazon rainforest is known as the 'lungs' of our Earth. In this beautiful ebook, Charlotte Milner continues to highlight the important ecological issues faced by our planet, following on from The Bee Book, The Sea Book, and The Bat Book. Did you know that over half of our planet's wildlife live in the rainforest? And that at least 2 metres of rain falls in the rainforest every year? The world's rainforests are packed with amazing animals and plants, from the deadly poison dart frog, to the stinky rafflesia flower - there is plenty to discover! As our planet's climate crisis becomes even more critical, The Rainforest Book is the perfect way to introduce little nature-lovers to this enchanting yet threatened world. This celebration of the rainforest shows children just how important it is, and reminds them that it is up to us to care for our planet and its wildlife.
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
ISBN: 0241518644
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Embark on a journey through the enchanting world of the rainforest in Charlotte Milner's beautifully illustrated The Rainforest Book. Sweep aside the liana vines, hop over the giant roots of the kapok tree, and follow the sound of the howler monkey as you venture into the tropical rainforest. Find out about some of the amazing animals that live there, learn about the enormous variety of life-giving plants, and discover why the Amazon rainforest is known as the 'lungs' of our Earth. In this beautiful ebook, Charlotte Milner continues to highlight the important ecological issues faced by our planet, following on from The Bee Book, The Sea Book, and The Bat Book. Did you know that over half of our planet's wildlife live in the rainforest? And that at least 2 metres of rain falls in the rainforest every year? The world's rainforests are packed with amazing animals and plants, from the deadly poison dart frog, to the stinky rafflesia flower - there is plenty to discover! As our planet's climate crisis becomes even more critical, The Rainforest Book is the perfect way to introduce little nature-lovers to this enchanting yet threatened world. This celebration of the rainforest shows children just how important it is, and reminds them that it is up to us to care for our planet and its wildlife.
Houses in the Rainforest
Author: Roy Richard Grinker
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520915666
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
This is the first ethnographic study of the farmers and foragers of northeastern Zaire since Colin Turnbull's classic works of the 1960s. Roy Richard Grinker lived for nearly two years among the Lese farmers and their long-term partners, the Efe (Pygmies), learned their languages, and gained unique insights into their complex social relations and ethnic identities. By showing how political organization is structured by ethnic and gender relations in the Lese house, Grinker challenges previous views of the Lese and Efe and other farmer-forager societies, as well as the conventional anthropological boundary between domestic and political contexts.
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520915666
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
This is the first ethnographic study of the farmers and foragers of northeastern Zaire since Colin Turnbull's classic works of the 1960s. Roy Richard Grinker lived for nearly two years among the Lese farmers and their long-term partners, the Efe (Pygmies), learned their languages, and gained unique insights into their complex social relations and ethnic identities. By showing how political organization is structured by ethnic and gender relations in the Lese house, Grinker challenges previous views of the Lese and Efe and other farmer-forager societies, as well as the conventional anthropological boundary between domestic and political contexts.
Swing, Sloth!
Author: Susan B. Neuman
Publisher: National Geographic Children's Books
ISBN: 1426315066
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
"An introduction to several of the animals who live in the rain forest."--]cProvided by publisher.
Publisher: National Geographic Children's Books
ISBN: 1426315066
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
"An introduction to several of the animals who live in the rain forest."--]cProvided by publisher.
The Amazon
Author: Mark J. Plotkin
Publisher:
ISBN: 0190668296
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
The Amazon is a land of superlatives. The complex ecosystem covers an area about the size of the continental U.S. The Amazon River discharges 57 million gallons of water per second--in two hours, this would be enough to supply all of New York City's 7.5 million residents with water for a year. Its flora and fauna are abundant. Approximately one of every four flowering plant species on earth resides in the Amazon. A single Amazonian river may contain more fish species than all the rivers in Europe combined. It is home to the world's largest anteater, armadillo, freshwater turtle, and spider, as well as the largest rodent (which weighs over 200 lbs.), catfish (250 lbs.), and alligator (more than half a ton). The rainforest, which contains approximately 390 billion trees, plays a vital role in stabilizing the global climate by absorbing massive amounts of carbon dioxide--or releasing it into the atmosphere if the trees are destroyed. Severe droughts in both Brazil and Southeast Asia have been linked to Amazonian deforestation, as have changing rainfall patterns in the U.S., Europe, and China. The Amazon also serves as home to millions of people. Approximately seventy tribes of isolated and uncontacted people are concentrated in the western Amazon, completely dependent on the land and river. These isolated groups have been described as the most marginalized peoples in the western hemisphere, with no voice in the decisions made about their futures and the fate of their forests. In this addition to the What Everyone Needs to Know� series, ecologist and conservation expert, Mark J. Plotkin, who has spent 40 years studying Amazonia, its peoples, flora, and fauna. The Amazon offers an engaging overview of this irreplaceable ecosystem and the challenges it faces.
Publisher:
ISBN: 0190668296
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
The Amazon is a land of superlatives. The complex ecosystem covers an area about the size of the continental U.S. The Amazon River discharges 57 million gallons of water per second--in two hours, this would be enough to supply all of New York City's 7.5 million residents with water for a year. Its flora and fauna are abundant. Approximately one of every four flowering plant species on earth resides in the Amazon. A single Amazonian river may contain more fish species than all the rivers in Europe combined. It is home to the world's largest anteater, armadillo, freshwater turtle, and spider, as well as the largest rodent (which weighs over 200 lbs.), catfish (250 lbs.), and alligator (more than half a ton). The rainforest, which contains approximately 390 billion trees, plays a vital role in stabilizing the global climate by absorbing massive amounts of carbon dioxide--or releasing it into the atmosphere if the trees are destroyed. Severe droughts in both Brazil and Southeast Asia have been linked to Amazonian deforestation, as have changing rainfall patterns in the U.S., Europe, and China. The Amazon also serves as home to millions of people. Approximately seventy tribes of isolated and uncontacted people are concentrated in the western Amazon, completely dependent on the land and river. These isolated groups have been described as the most marginalized peoples in the western hemisphere, with no voice in the decisions made about their futures and the fate of their forests. In this addition to the What Everyone Needs to Know� series, ecologist and conservation expert, Mark J. Plotkin, who has spent 40 years studying Amazonia, its peoples, flora, and fauna. The Amazon offers an engaging overview of this irreplaceable ecosystem and the challenges it faces.