The Secrets of Tropical Rainforests

Hot and Humid and Teeming with Life

Jean Hamilton, Vicki Len, Vicki 9=leon

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London Town Press
12 May 2005

Series: Jean-Michel Cousteau Presents

The rainforest ranks with dinosaurs as an enduring source of fascination for children, but has the advantage of still being around to be experienced - at least for now. In 42 color photographs, The Secrets of Tropical Rainforests introduces readers to this amazing environment, the unusual relationships between its animals and plants, and human interaction with rainforests. The book carries a strong ecological message as it explores the rainforest's crucial importance in the world ecosystem, and its extraordinary combination of resilience and fragility. Young readers learn, for example, that killing a rainforest may mean losing potent weapons against kids' cancer. Structured just as the rainforest itself is, from the roots up to the canopy, this title will amaze and delight young readers.

By: Jean Hamilton
Edited by: Vicki Len
Abridged by: Vicki 9=leon
Imprint: London Town Press
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: Second Edition
Dimensions: Height: 279mm, Width: 215mm, Spine: 4mm
Weight: 226g
ISBN: 9780966649055
ISBN 10: 0966649052
Series: Jean-Michel Cousteau Presents
Pages: 48
Publication Date: 12 May 2005
Recommended Age: From 10 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for The Secrets of Tropical Rainforests: Hot and Humid and Teeming with Life

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