  | We need the Amazon rain forest (Tell me why (Albert Whitman & Company)) Author: Wells, Robert E. | |
| Price: $23.28 | ||
Summary:
Even though rain forests take up less than 10 percent of our world's land, more than half the world's plants and animals live in those rain forests, and the Amazon rain forest is our largest tropical rain forest. Take a journey through the heart of the Amazon rain forest to discover why it's so important for life on Earth.
| Illustrator: | Corrigan, Patrick |
Reviews:
School Library Journal (11/01/23)
Booklist (02/15/24)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 11/01/2023 K-Gr 3—These books introduce readers to ecosystems such as the rainforest and ocean, explaining their importance. The text examines how these areas act as carbon sinks and details how they are affected by pollution and deforestation. There are also suggestions for how to help preserve these key natural resources. Colorful illustrations reveal howler monkeys, harpy eagles, sharks, and other wildlife. Some spreads must be turned sideways to show the various layers of the rainforest or the different zones of the ocean. Another illustration shows goldfish bowls stacked from the Earth to the moon to help students visualize how much water the oceans hold. A few pages also have inset images to show close-ups of phytoplankton and krill. A glossary and a list of selected sources appear in the back matter. VERDICT An engaging introduction to environmental awareness for primary grades. - Copyright 2023 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
