Description
Book SynopsisThis series of stunning illustrated texts demonstrates the stories behind some of nature''s greatest phenomena.
In ''Habitats'', find out about the most extreme ecosystems from around the world, and the weird and wonderful things that exist within them. With contents covering diverse environments and their inhabitants, from the gargantuan trees of the temperate rainforests to the great grazers that occupy tropical grasslands, this book is a wonderful way to learn about a range of habitats.
Key information is presented in accessible chunks and accompanied by stunning panoramic illustrations, whilst infographic panels offer the reader memorable bite-sized facts. All animals included in the text are also featured on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. With an interest range of 9-11 years, this book is ideal for children in late-KS2 who are looking to learn more about nature and environments.
Contents:
- Tropical Rainforest
- Temperate
Table of Contents
- 1: A world of habitats
- 2: Tropical rainforest: The Amazon
- 3: Temperate rainforest: Land of the giants
- 4: Deserts: Arid Atacama
- 5: Mountains: Towering Kilimanjaro
- 6: Scrubland: The Australian Outback
- 7: Rivers and lakes: The Mississippi
- 8: Temperate grassland: The Great Plains
- 9: Tropical grasslands: The Serengeti
- 10: Temperate forests: Forests of northern Europe
- 11: Forests of Eurasia: The taiga
- 12: The tundra: Icy Canada
- 13: The Arctic: The frozen north
- 14: Glossary and further information
- 15: Index
