Describes the world of the rain forest, and the many kinds of wildlife found on the ground and up in the trees, by day and by night.
Presents the complex and diverse ecosystems found in forests around the world. This book provides information on intricate relationships and concepts of the many types of forests across the globe, the connected elements that make up an ecosystem, the wide range of plant and animal species, and the importance of forests to the rest of the Earth.
The information and science activities in this book show what you would need to survive on an expedition through a rain forest. It explains what to wear, how to find food and drinking water, how to make a shelter, and how to find your direction. It also shows you how to stay safe and, if necessary, how to be rescued. You will see how science skills are very important for understanding life in t…
With an area of more than 2 million square miles (5.2 million square kilometers), the Amazon rain forest in South America is the largest rain forest in the world. It is so large that it covers an area equal to about half of the United States.
'Project X, Origins' is a ground-breaking guided reading programme for the whole school. Action-packed stories, fascinating non-fiction and comprehensive guided reading support meet the needs of children at every stage of their reading development.
What are mammals? There are about 4,000 known species of mammals in the animal kingdom.
In "Extreme Nature Q&A" Check out cool Smithsonian websites and exhibits throughout the book Meet a Smithsonian Specialist See fabulous close-up photos Read extremely fun facts about nature
Describes the environment in Antarctica and the various kinds of wildlife that live there.
There are many kinds of animals that until recently have escaped being discovered. Quest for new animals tells the exciting tales of sightings, evidence and clues that eventually lead to the discovery of new animals. Their lifestyles and secretive habits are revealed in stunning discovery artwork.
A zookeeper recounts the story of John, Tonky, and Wanly, three performing elephants at the Ueno Zoo in Tokyo, whose turn it is to die, and of their keepers, who weep and pray that World War II will end so their beloved elephants might be saved.