From the series Our Planet Earth
Rain Forests
Reading Level Grades 1-2Interest Level Grades K – 3Copyright 2022
Reviewed
From the series Our Planet Earth
Reading Level Grades 1-2Interest Level Grades K – 3Copyright 2022
ReviewedRain forests are home to more than half of the world’s plants and animals. In this leveled title, readers will explore this important biome, learning about its layers, plant and animal life, and human impact. Profiles highlight the specs of notable rain forests, while other features show off animals and summarize the impact of humans. Readers will delight in the vivid photos and approachable text in this colorful title!
Spectacular, colorful, high-quality photos are the highlight of the Our Planet Earth series. Each installment introduces an ecosystem--including physical characteristics, representative plants and animals, and the dangers of human impact--through a few sentences of accessible text in an early-reader format. Numerous infographics with ecosystem examples from around the world, charts, and labeled photos reinforce comprehension and interest. Caves looks at three kinds of caves (solution, lava tube, and glacier), how each is formed, and how some animals have adapted to live in these mostly dark environments. Prairies shares how adaptations help grasses survive hot, windy summers and long, cold winters and how natural disturbances, such as droughts, fires, and grazing, actually keep prairies healthy. Rain Forests presents both tropical and temperate rain forests and what plant and animal life is like in these forests' different layers. Rivers emphasizes the formation and shifting nature of these bodies of water as well as how currents contribute to these changes. The volumes each conclude with another infographic, spotlighting how people affect each ecosystem and ways they can protect them. Back matter includes a glossary, related books, and a publisher portal to curated web content. This series satisfies both curricular needs and browsing readers.
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