Two new books on indigenous peoples and conservation have been added to naturalist Michael Chinery's exciting series Secrets of the Rainforest. Each colorful book shows us the wonderful array of plants and animals that live in the lush wildernesses of the world's tropical rainforests. Acting as the earth's lungs, the rainforests are of vital importance to the planet and to the many indigenous p…
Two new books on indigenous peoples and conservation have been added to naturalist Michael Chinery's exciting series Secrets of the Rainforest. Each colorful book shows us the wonderful array of plants and animals that live in the lush wildernesses of the world's tropical rainforests. Acting as the earth's lungs, the rainforests are of vital importance to the planet and to the many indigenous p…
Features an adventurous journey through the most magical place on earth. This work explores the whole of the forest, from its floor up to the canopy and beyond. It captures the tropical rainforests, which are the home of millions of strange and beautiful plants and animals. It contains wildlife photography.
An interactive, narrative tone invites readers to walk through America's biomes in this exquisitely illustrated series by award-winning science author Rebecca L. Johnson. Vividly colored photographs bring readers face to face with animals and plants, while realistic line drawings create the sense of a nature hike in progress. Supports the national science education standards Unifying Concepts a…
In Does It Always Rain in the Rain Fores? you will find the answers to more than 75 questions about tropical rain forests. Become an expert on everything from Brazil nut trees and giant vines to hummingbirds and anteaters. Learn amazing facts that will shock your family and friends! There are hundreds of facts to collect, plus colorful illustrations that give you a glimpse of what life is like …
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.
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.
This book which is part of a series describes the new sights, sounds, people and places to be expected on a journey. It tells the story of two children and their first train trip. With their parents, they arrive at a large, busy railway station and buy tickets before boarding the train, they see other trains, meet new people and make new friends. At the end of the day they have a meal in the re…
In this brand-new, original story by Norman Bridwell, Clifford saves the day -- and learns a few tricks along the way! Emily Elizabeth is taking Clifford to dog school. His teacher tries to show Clifford how to heel. But the leash is too short and she's swept off her feet. Then she tells clifford to sit. He sits-on top of a passing stranger! Poor Clifford-he just can't get anything right! Bu…