We Need the Amazon Rain Forest

by Robert E Wells (Author) Patrick Corrigan (Illustrator)

We Need the Amazon Rain Forest
Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade
Series: Tell Me Why

Take a journey through the heart of the Amazon rain forest to discover why it's so important for life on Earth.

Even though rain forests take up less than 10 percent of Earth’s land, they are home to more than half the world’s plants and animals. In this adventure, readers climb aboard a river boat and tour the Amazon with a local guide. Observe howler monkeys, harpy eagles, and other wildlife as you discover how the planet’s largest tropical rain forest became endangered, and why it’s up to us to protect it.

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School Library Journal

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.

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Review quotes

"An engaging introduction to environmental awareness for primary grades."—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9780807577806
Lexile Measure
-
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
Publication date
October 05, 2023
Series
Tell Me Why
BISAC categories
JNF037040 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Trees & Forests
JNF037020 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Environmental Conservation & Protection
Library of Congress categories
Rain forests
Amazon River Region
Climatic changes
Rain forest conservation

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