{"product_id":"tour-the-tundra-biome-explorers-hardcover","title":"Tour the Tundra: Biome Explorers - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLaura Perdew\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLex Cornell\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrab a coat to take a trip to the vast, treeless, mostly frozen tundra biome in this nonfiction picture book! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eTour the Tundra: Biome Explorers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, science adventurers ages 5 to 8 visit the Arctic, the Antarctic, and the alpine tundras. In these beautiful, remote places, we observe migrating animals, waddle like a penguin, and witness wildflowers in bloom in the mountains above the tree line. Plus, we learn about the impact of human activity on this fragile biome and find innovative ways of helping the plants and animals of the tundra thrive, even with the challenge of climate change! \u003cp\u003eStriking illustrations, photographs, fascinating facts, and a hands-on activity are all part of this foray into deeper learning about biomes. An introductory poem and glossary encourage language arts connections. Perfect as a real aloud or for beginning readers. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eTour the Tundra: Biome Explorers \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eis part of a set of five books in the Picture Book Science series that explore the different biomes of Planet Earth. Other titles in this series include \u003ci\u003eGrassland Globetrotting; \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eAquatic Adventures; Footsteps in the Forests\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eDestination Desert\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLaura Perdew is an author, writing consultant, and former middle school teacher. She is the author of Picture Book Science: Space and Picture Book Science: Adaptations for Nomad Press, \u003ci\u003eThe Fort\u003c\/i\u003e (Page Street Kids 2020), and more than 40 more books for the education market, including \u003ci\u003eBiodiversity: Explore the Diversity of Life on Earth\u003c\/i\u003e (Nomad Press 2019) which is on the Booklist editors' list of the Top 10 Books on the Environment \u0026amp; Sustainability for Youth 2020. Laura is a long-time member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. She lives in Boulder, Colorado.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLex Cornell is a graduate of The Center for Cartoon Studies. They have illustrated several books for Nomad Press, including \u003ci\u003eClimate Change: The Science Behind Melting Glaciers and Warming Oceans\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eRocks and Minerals: Get the Dirt on Geology\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eGender Identity: Beyond Pronouns and Bathrooms. \u003c\/i\u003eLex lives in Northampton, Massachusetts.\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 0.31 x 9.66 x 9.74 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 15, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767024058656,"sku":"9781647410773","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/922c0f7c1c1249578ecd2623eeb9e20b.webp?v=1780303173","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/tour-the-tundra-biome-explorers-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}