  | We need the Amazon rain forest (Tell me why (Albert Whitman & Company)) Author: Wells, Robert E. | |
| Price: $23.78 | ||
Summary:
Even though rain forests take up less than 10 percent of our world's land, more than half the world's plants and animals live in those rain forests, and the Amazon rain forest is our largest tropical rain forest. Take a journey through the heart of the Amazon rain forest to discover why it's so important for life on Earth.
| Illustrator: | Corrigan, Patrick |
Reviews:
School Library Journal (11/01/23)
Booklist (02/15/24)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 11/01/2023 K-Gr 3—These books introduce readers to ecosystems such as the rainforest and ocean, explaining their importance. The text examines how these areas act as carbon sinks and details how they are affected by pollution and deforestation. There are also suggestions for how to help preserve these key natural resources. Colorful illustrations reveal howler monkeys, harpy eagles, sharks, and other wildlife. Some spreads must be turned sideways to show the various layers of the rainforest or the different zones of the ocean. Another illustration shows goldfish bowls stacked from the Earth to the moon to help students visualize how much water the oceans hold. A few pages also have inset images to show close-ups of phytoplankton and krill. A glossary and a list of selected sources appear in the back matter. VERDICT An engaging introduction to environmental awareness for primary grades. - Copyright 2023 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
Booklist - 02/15/2024 These new books in the Tell Me Why series (2 new titles) have an appealing picture-book style, in both their text and illustrations. Readers may exclaim at interesting facts, such as the number of different species of fish and sharks that live in the ocean, or the amazing biodiversity of the Amazon River and its rain forest. Tell Me Why: We Need the Amazon Rain Forest addresses readers directly, setting up “your” family’s fictional guided trip to the Amazon rain forest, and describing what “you” would see there. The illustrations are friendly and whimsical, often showing visiting children and families alongside the native flora and fauna. One or two spreads in each book are oriented vertically, so readers can turn the book to see the up-and-down layers in the environment. The books also address the importance of each environment and the threats it faces. Each title has one page of back matter, which includes a glossary and selected print sources for more information about the topic. Beyond their actual content, these books will likely inspire young readers to learn more about—and do more to help conserve—oceans and rain forests. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
