Tundra in Danger (a True Book: The Earth at Risk) - Paperback

by Natasha Vizcarra (Author)

Discover the rich biodiversity of Earth's biomes - and how they might be saved - with this STEAM-based subset of True Books.

Did you know that it stays dark, 24-hours-a-day, for months at a time in the tundra? This frigid biome also has permanently frozen ground! Get ready to investigate some of Earth's most unforgiving ecosystems, as well as the plants and animals that have adapted to survive in them. You'll also learn about the many threats facing this fascinating biome - and what each of us can do to help - all in the pages of Tundra in Danger.

ABOUT THE SERIES:

There are five major biomes on Earth: desert, forest, grassland, aquatic, and tundra. These rich, wild places are home to a wide variety of plants and animals - many of which are found nowhere else. Unfortunately, these ecosystems have been put at risk by human activities. This STEAM-based set of True Books introduces students to the incredible biodiversity of Earth's amazing biomes, as well as the threats they face in the era of climate change. Interesting information is presented in a fun, friendly way - and in the simplest terms possible - and will inspire kids to think about how they can help stop the destruction of Earth's wild spaces.

Author Biography

Natasha Vizcarra is a journalist and children's book author. She lives in Denver, Colorado near Boulder with her husband Chris, and their cats Rico, Pepe, and Krakee the Kraken.