{"product_id":"anteaters-bats-boas-the-amazon-rainforest-from-the-forest-floor-to-the-treetops-paperback","title":"Anteaters, Bats \u0026 Boas: The Amazon Rainforest from the Forest Floor to the Treetops - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRoxie Munro\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMacaws squawk, snakes coil, and monkeys swing. Follow true-to-size rain forest animals as they journey through a noisy, colorful ecosystem like no other on Earth.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBright, realistic illustrations of a busy Amazon rain forest depict a plethora of creatures-- all drawn at life size!-- going about their daily lives, from a family of three-toed sloths to a four-page, forty inch wide, foldout of an anteater. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSimply-written, intriguing descriptions accompany the rich artwork, revealing the animals' habitats and introducing fascinating trivia about the creatures and their ecosystem. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA two-page key reveals how all the illustrated spreads fit together into one huge panorama showcasing all four layers of an Amazonian rainforest. Readers can retrace their steps and follow the journey, from the forest floor to the heights of the canopy, revisiting all the unique creatures along the way. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBudding conservationists will love this immersive introduction to one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. Over half the world's plant and animal species live in tropical rain forests such as the Amazon. Protecting rain forests from the devastating effects of logging, mining, and climate change is essential to ensure the survival of so many fascinating creatures. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA glossary, description of the four layers of the rainforest, an index, a map of rainforests worldwide, and a section on protecting rain forests are included in the backmatter of this well-researched, beautiful picture book. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor another life-size journey through a fascinating ecosystem, don't miss Roxie Munro's \u003ci\u003eDive In!\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e Top 10 Sci-Tech Book for Young Readers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoxie Munro has written and illustrated more than 40 books for children, including \u003ci\u003eDive In\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eRodent Rascals\u003c\/i\u003e, which received three starred reviews. Munro speaks widely at educational conferences on the topic of learning and gamification. She is also the creator of several award-winning apps for children, and her oils, watercolors, prints, and drawings are exhibited in museums and galleries throughout the United States. She lives in New York, NY.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 10 x 10 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 08, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51765405679904,"sku":"9780823454266","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/624260bf874123f6916330aab6e853ba.webp?v=1780268582","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/anteaters-bats-boas-the-amazon-rainforest-from-the-forest-floor-to-the-treetops-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}