This educational book introduces young readers to the major biomes of Earth, including terrestrial and aquatic biomes. It explains the characteristics of these environments and helps readers understand their relationship to ecology and biodiversity. Intended for students around Grade 7, the book provides introductory information about the natural world and environmental science.
If every known species on Earth were a leaf on a tree, that tree would have 1 750 000 leaves. Since humans count for just one leaf on the tree, we have a lot to learn about the millions of other forms of life with which we share the world. A dazzlingly illustrated and child-friendly introduction to biodiversity, Tree of Life shows how living things are classified into five kingdoms --- and how …