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1) Forest biome
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Readers will learn about the three major forest biomes, which are temperate, boreal, and rain forests. The text will focus on the climate, plants, and animals that are found in forests around the world.
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Explores the habitat, diet, behaviors, and physical features of plants and animals in the rainforest. Highlights the dangers of deforestation in the rainforest, and explains how humans impact the ecology of the rainforest. Features ways to help protect the rainforest and conservation efforts. Includes color illustrations and an activity.
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A NEW YORK TIMES, WASHINGTON POST, AND WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER • One of the most beloved books of our time: an illuminating account of the forest, and the science that shows us how trees communicate, feel, and live in social networks. After reading this book, a walk in the woods will never be the same again.
"Breaks entirely new ground ... [Peter Wohlleben] has listened to trees and decoded their language.
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WINNER OF THE 2018 JOHN BURROUGHS MEDAL FOR OUTSTANDING NATURAL HISTORY WRITING
“Both a love song to trees, an exploration of their biology, and a wonderfully philosophical analysis of their role they play in human history and in modern culture.” —Science Friday
The author of Sounds Wild and Broken and the Pulitzer Prize finalist The Forest Unseen visits...
“Both a love song to trees, an exploration of their biology, and a wonderfully philosophical analysis of their role they play in human history and in modern culture.” —Science Friday
The author of Sounds Wild and Broken and the Pulitzer Prize finalist The Forest Unseen visits...
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"From the international bestselling author of The Hidden Life of Trees. An illuminating manifesto on ancient forests: how they adapt to climate change by passing their wisdom through generations, and why our future lies in protecting them. In his beloved book The Hidden Life of Trees, Peter Wohlleben revealed astonishing discoveries about the social networks of trees and how they communicate. Now, in The Power of Trees, he turns to their future, with...
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Simple text and photographs introduce learning readers to the changes that come to a forest in the four seasons, discussing things like why snow is good for trees and how different animals and plants live and grow in a forest throughout the seasons. Includes a glossary.
10) Rainforests
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Introduces readers to the plants, animals, habitats, and climates of the rainforests ecosystem.
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"A child goes on an adventure to the Amazon Rainforest, discovering what the climate is like and encountering some of the many species of animals and plants that live in a tropical rainforest. Includes world map of tropical rainforests and glossary"--Provided by the publisher.
16) Forest biomes
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Examines different types of forest biomes, exploring their plants, animals, fungi, climates, and threats to their health. Includes activities, illustrative diagrams, a glossary, sidebars, critical thinking questions, links to videos and other online material, and further resources.
17) A log's life
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A great oak tree, struck down by lightning, becomes home to a variety of creatures over the years, and eventually rots away into a rich mound of dirt that serves as host to an acorn that becomes another mighty oak.
18) In the forest
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Simple text and colorful illustrations introduce learning readers to the kinds of animals, trees, and bodies of water they can find in a forest, such as moose, pine trees, and rivers.
20) Rain forests
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"Simple text and supportive images introduce beginning readers to the physical characteristics and geographic locations of Rain Forests"--Provided by publisher.