Scholastic Explora Tu Mundo: La selva tropical by Penelope Arlon

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A comprehensive modern reference book all about rainforests for confident readers.

This book is far more than a collection of bugs and butterflies. It explores rainforests by continent, so the young reader gains first hand experience of the contrasts between the flora and fauna of South America, Africa, and India. It introduces indigenous people who reveal age-old secrets of survival in the forest. It explores how rainforests are exploited for every day products in everyone's homes. The latest research reveals newly discovered creatures unique to this book, and the current threat level to our planet as we continue to destroy Earth's most diverse...

A comprehensive modern reference book all about rainforests for confident readers.

This book is far more than a collection of bugs and butterflies. It explores rainforests by continent, so the young reader gains first hand experience of the contrasts between the flora and fauna of South America, Africa, and India. It introduces indigenous people who reveal age-old secrets of survival in the forest. It explores how rainforests are exploited for every day products in everyone's homes. The latest research reveals newly discovered creatures unique to this book, and the current threat level to our planet as we continue to destroy Earth's most diverse habitat. Fantastic photos, structured layouts, and age-appropriate vocabulary entice newly confident readers into the world of information books. Data boxes, maps, and stats encourage related numeracy and science skills. Vetted by literacy experts.

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Item #:NTS556559
ISBN13:9780545565592
Format:Hardcover Book
Pages:80
Trim Size:8 x 10
Publisher:Scholastic Inc.
Theme:Conservation, Earth Care, and Recycling,
Habitats and Ecosystems,
Rain Forest,
Community Helpers, Communities, Neighborhoods
Subject:Jungle and Rain Forest Animals,
Plants and Flowers,
Environmental Protection,
Forests and Rain Forests
Grades:3 - 5
Lexile® Measure:IG890L
Reading Level:P
DRA Level:34 - 38
Language:Spanish