Description: An introduction to the flora and fauna of tropical rainforests. Labeled watercolor illustrations accompany the text which explores such topics as global warming, endangered species, and ecology. Also covered are the efforts being made ...
Synopsis An introduction to the flora and fauna of tropical rainforests. Labeled watercolor illustrations accompany the text which explores such topics as global warming, endangered species, and ecology. Also covered are the efforts being made to protect and preserve rain forests.
Describes the climatic conditions of the rain forest as well as the different layers of plants and animals that comprise the ecosystem.
Details
Publication Date:
1997-05-01
Edition Description:
Reprint
Size
Height:
8.3 in
Width:
11.3 in
Thickness:
0.2 in
Weight:
4.8 oz
Publisher's Note "A scientifically accurate book which depicts the complex world of rain forests in easily understood text and sumptuous illustrations. The geography, climate and ecology of the rain forest are explained and the illustrations teem with the flora and fauna."--Children's Literature. ???