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From the mighty Amazon rainforest to the quiet, snow-covered boreal forests of Alaska, discover 10 of the world''s most spectacular forests and the animals and plants that live in them. Every forest is explored in detail, with intriguing information about its geography, and flora and fauna alongside detailed photography and beautiful illustrations. Explore how forests support an incredible variety of life, from the smallest insects to the largest mammals, and how they produce the oxygen we breathe. Learn about the fascinating symbiosis between plants and animals, and how these forests change throughout the year. As well as the wonders of these remote areas, the threats facing mountains and their species are also investigated. Forest will be treasured for years to come. With foil on the cover and sprayed edges, this book makes the perfect gift for any child with a passion for the natural world.
About the author
Derek Harvey is a naturalist with particular interests in evolutionary biology. He studied Zoology at Liverpool University and then became a science teacher. He now concentrates on writing and consulting for science and natural history books.
Summary
Take children on a grand tour of a grand tour of the lushest places on Earth in this striking book all about forests.
From the mighty Amazon rainforest to the quiet, snow-covered boreal forests of Alaska, discover 10 of the world's most spectacular forests and the animals and plants that live in them in this beautiful gift book for children aged 7-9.
This fascinating book on forests offers:
- The fourth in a series of 4 books that takes children on a grand tour around the different habitats of the world.
- Everything you could want to know about habitats; the animals and plants that live there, the geography of the area, and plenty of incredible facts
- A giftable book with foil on the cover and edges, plus beautiful illustrations and photographs on every page.
Young nature enthusiasts can learn all about the impressive forests of the world, with intriguing information about their geography, and flora and fauna alongside detailed photography and beautiful illustrations.
Explore how forests support an incredible variety of life, from the smallest insects to the largest mammals, and how they produce the oxygen we breathe. Learn about the fascinating symbiosis between plants and animals and how these forests change throughout the year. As well as the wonders of these remote areas, the threats facing mountains and their species are also investigated in this geography book for children.
