Synopsis
An introduction to the animals that live in tropical rain forests. Readers will meet such creatures as a 300-pound baby elephant, a tiny marmoset, and newborn poisonous frogs. Illustrated with color photographs.
Photographs and text describe some of the many unique young animals that live in the world's rain forests, including frogs, iguanas, macaws, orangutans, and tigers.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 1997-03-01 | | Illustrator: | Tara Darling |
| Size | | Length: | 32 pages | | Height: | 9.5 in | | Width: | 9.5 in | | Thickness: | 0.5 in | | Weight: | 12.0 oz |
Publisher's Note
They are half a world apart, but the frigid arctic and steamy Rain Forest both house nurseries teeming with baby animals of all kinds. Readers will get a baby's-eye view of each ecosystem as they explore these unique habitats and the animals that call them home. Kathy's lively prose features facts about the different environments and lists each baby's vital statistics, while Tara's striking photographs capture these amazing creatures at their playful best. "(T)hese well-illustrated nature books provide readers with plenty to keep them looking and thinking". -- Booklist "The text is written in clear and simple language. The books' main selling point, however, are the engaging full-color photographs that provide a close-up look at each animal". -- School Library Journal
Industry Reviews
K-Gr 3 Two appealing introductions to distinctive regions of the world. Each double-page spread presents information about an animal baby, designates the area in which it lives, and includes vital facts such as birth weight, food, and natural enemies. The text is written in clear and simple language. End notes explain the different types of arctic habitats and the layers of tropical rain forests. The books' main selling point, however, is the engaging full-color photographs that provide a close-up look at each animal. Collections could benefit from both titles, although Arctic Babies covers an environment that is not frequently encountered in children's books. Kathy Piehl, Mankato State University, MN
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