Author: Diane Jukofsky
Publisher: Greenwood
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 392

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"Explore the magic and mystery of the world's tropical rainforests"--Page 4 of cover.

Author: Anita Ganeri
Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's Books
ISBN: 9781408842980
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 64

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Every child loves animals. Find out more about them with the brilliant ZSL First Animal Encyclopedia. From giant giraffes to tiny tiger cubs, find out all about some of the world's most amazing animals with this informative first guide and reference book. Packed with brilliant photography, fun facts and top animal tips from ZSL zookeepers, learn, explore and be amazed by animals big and small.

Author: Richard McGinlay
Publisher: Armadillo
ISBN: 9781861478481
Category : Rain forest animals
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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The wildlife of the rainforest is amazing, and this first picture book is the perfect introduction for kids keen to discover more about it. In a supersized yet lightweight format, the book can be read on the floor, held up by a teacher or parent to show and share with a group, and enjoyed by all children, whether alone or with others. Thematic spreads introduce flora and fauna of all kinds, including many of the most popular and well-known creatures that children might recognize, as well as more unusual species to find out about. Beautiful illustrations by expert natural history artists are full of detail, and there's a bonus at the back of the book with a picture collection of even more animals and plants to discover!

Author: Charlotte Milner
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0744026636
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Embark on a journey through the magical world of the rainforest and introduce little nature-lovers to an enchanting, yet threatened, tropical world Step inside the fascinating world of tropical rainforests where you’ll encounter an enormous variety of flora and fauna! This gorgeously illustrated picture book is a wonderful way to introduce kids to the world of nature and conservation. The rainforests are bursting with life! Sweep aside the liana vines, hop over the giant roots of the kapok tree, and discover magnificent tigers roaming the jungle. In this enchanting children’s book, you’ll discover amazing rainforest animals, learn about the diverse range of life-giving plants, and find out why the Amazon rainforest is known as the “lungs” of our Earth. This colorful children’s book captures the spirit of the rainforest through its beautifully detailed illustrations by Charlotte Milner. It has simple, clear text that is accessible to less confident readers but a strong message about deforestation and climate change will captivate older readers too. Let’s Explore! Venture into the depths of the tropical rainforest and uncover riveting facts about these marvels of nature. Did you know that the air in a rainforest feels wet because trees and plants release water that they don’t need into the air? And that over half of our planet’s wildlife live in the rainforest? The world’s rainforests are packed with amazing creatures! From the nocturnal kinkajou to the stinky rafflesia flower – there is plenty to discover in this plant and animal encyclopedia. Perfect for kids aged 5-9 years, it also includes a fun gardening activity section with instructions on how to grow your own miniature rainforest at home. Complete the Series: Following on from The Bee Book, The Sea Book, and The Bat Book, these engaging plant and animal books highlight the important ecological issues faced by our planet. It’s perfect for parents who want to encourage children to learn about ecology and remind them that it is up to us to care for our planet.

Author: Lucy Baker
Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks
ISBN: 9780590461313
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32

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Describes the importance of rain forests, types of plant and animal life that live there, and how rain forests are threatened by deforestation.

Author: Baby Professor
Publisher: Speedy Publishing LLC
ISBN: 1541962575
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 73

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Learn all about the ecosystem of the rainforest, Earth’s oldest living ecosystem. Understand the characteristics of a rainforest, where they are located and how old some of them are. Examine the plant and animal life in a rainforest, and determine why they are important. What are the threats to the rainforest and how can you help? Start reading today.

Author: Ramon Folch i Guillén
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biosphere
Languages : en
Pages : 540

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The Encyclopedia of the Biosphere features comprehensive coverage of the earth's greatest ecosystems, their characteristics and their operations. The Encyclopedia explains how these ecosystems have been transformed by human activity, while presenting the main species inhabiting each region. The text in each volume is clearly organized into four distinct sections covering the ecosystem's environmental factors, plants and animal ecology, human influences and biosphere reserves. Eleven fully-illustrated, 4-color volumes present in a contemporary, dynamic manner, the earth's principal ecosystems and the better known species of flora and fauna.

Author: Chris C. Park
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134925026
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 203

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Tropical Rainforests takes a broad, fresh perspective on the ecology, environment and people of the world's most vital ecosystem, using case studies from all the major forest areas.

Author: Lisa J. Amstutz
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1429670347
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 18

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"Simple text and photographs describe rain forest animal adaptations"--Provided by publisher.

Author: Marfe Ferguson Delano
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
ISBN: 1426328303
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

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Drip, drop. Rain falls softly on the forest canopy. You peer into the mist. What wild creatures emerge? In this charming picture book, curious kids will learn all about the majesty of the rain forest, from jungle predators to colorful treetop birds to plants that thrive in this lush landscape.