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Rainforest
This guide to the world's rainforests is bursting with awesome photographs and cool facts. Readers can discover where all the rainforests in the world are, read all about the wildlife that lives in them and learn how rainforests affect our everyday lives.
80 pages, Paperback
First published March 1, 2013
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May 23, 2018
Excellent resource for rain forest program.
July 23, 2015
Rainforest by Arlon, Penelope
Category/genre- YA non fiction
Estimate of age of level of interest- Grades 3-6
Estimate reading level
• 4.7
• Lexile Measure: 890
• Fountas & Pinnell Guided Reading Level: IG
Brief description
This is a comprehensive, pictorial exploration of the world's rainforest including geographical information, the plant and animal life of the inhabitants, people of the rainforests and their way of life, and the challenges the rainforests face in the world today. The high-quality color photographs are predominant on each page and text is supportive to the pictures.
Identify at least 2 characteristics of this genre and subgenre and discuss how they appear in your book
Excellent, engaging and distinctive visual presentation (Chance p. 115)
The excellent, full color pictures of rainforest plants, animals, people and habitat of the rainforests around the world are brilliant and captivating. Even the youngest or struggling reader can get a lot of information through the pictures and clear captions.
Clear, accurate and stimulating presentation of facts, concepts and ideas (Chance p. 116)
The format outlines each subject area by theme on a double page with arranged pictures, captions and text that support the theme. Readers can easily follow the subject of each theme through the text and the pictures. Text is descriptive but not overly technical.
In what ways and how well does the book as a whole serve its intended audience?
Students studying the rainforests of the world will find detailed and accurate information in this book and connect with the subject through the high quality pictures as well as the well-organized text. Students will likewise be motivated for concern for the preservation of rainforests around the world.
Awards, if any
• NA
Links to published reviews
Rainforest/Sharks. The Booklist, 109(21), 62. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/14...
Source: School Library Journal. May2013, Vol. 59 Issue 5, p131. 1p.
http://search.ebscohost.com.ezproxy.u...
Category/genre- YA non fiction
Estimate of age of level of interest- Grades 3-6
Estimate reading level
• 4.7
• Lexile Measure: 890
• Fountas & Pinnell Guided Reading Level: IG
Brief description
This is a comprehensive, pictorial exploration of the world's rainforest including geographical information, the plant and animal life of the inhabitants, people of the rainforests and their way of life, and the challenges the rainforests face in the world today. The high-quality color photographs are predominant on each page and text is supportive to the pictures.
Identify at least 2 characteristics of this genre and subgenre and discuss how they appear in your book
Excellent, engaging and distinctive visual presentation (Chance p. 115)
The excellent, full color pictures of rainforest plants, animals, people and habitat of the rainforests around the world are brilliant and captivating. Even the youngest or struggling reader can get a lot of information through the pictures and clear captions.
Clear, accurate and stimulating presentation of facts, concepts and ideas (Chance p. 116)
The format outlines each subject area by theme on a double page with arranged pictures, captions and text that support the theme. Readers can easily follow the subject of each theme through the text and the pictures. Text is descriptive but not overly technical.
In what ways and how well does the book as a whole serve its intended audience?
Students studying the rainforests of the world will find detailed and accurate information in this book and connect with the subject through the high quality pictures as well as the well-organized text. Students will likewise be motivated for concern for the preservation of rainforests around the world.
Awards, if any
• NA
Links to published reviews
Rainforest/Sharks. The Booklist, 109(21), 62. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/14...
Source: School Library Journal. May2013, Vol. 59 Issue 5, p131. 1p.
http://search.ebscohost.com.ezproxy.u...
July 13, 2017
Even though most people don’t live close to a rainforest, these areas are important to the way everyone lives. This book explores rainforests by continent so that readers can compare the plants and animals of India, Africa, and South America. It details how people survive in these areas, how rainforest products are used in daily life, recently discovered species in these areas, and what will happen to the Earth if the rainforests are destroyed. Each page has multiple high-color photographs to help showcase what happens in these places. A glossary at the end can be used for vocabulary words that readers are unfamiliar with. It also includes a free digital book about monkeys so that interested readers can keep learning about this subject.
This is an encyclopedia-like book to help younger students get an introduction to the rainforest. The information is very basic and the text and images are large, making it a good resource for younger grades who are confident in reading but don’t need a lot of information. Because of its simple nature, older readers are likely to want more information and will not like the small amount of detail. Readers can get an overview of what happens in the rainforest, but because the information is so simple it is possible to read the whole book and still feel like not much knowledge has been gained. For younger readers, this book can be a great resource to learn about this interesting topic, but older readers might want to find a different resource in addition to or instead of this one.
This is an encyclopedia-like book to help younger students get an introduction to the rainforest. The information is very basic and the text and images are large, making it a good resource for younger grades who are confident in reading but don’t need a lot of information. Because of its simple nature, older readers are likely to want more information and will not like the small amount of detail. Readers can get an overview of what happens in the rainforest, but because the information is so simple it is possible to read the whole book and still feel like not much knowledge has been gained. For younger readers, this book can be a great resource to learn about this interesting topic, but older readers might want to find a different resource in addition to or instead of this one.
September 18, 2013
This comprehensive title stunningly describes the rainforest habitat. The chapters are grouped into three basic topics: rainforest features, rainforest animals, and rainforest ecology. Conversational, informative text explains the complex relationships among indigenous people, the biology of the rainforest and encroaching civilization. The stunning close-up photographs of flora and fauna of the rainforest are entertaining as well as educational. Introductory pages tell the reader how to use the unique features of the book. Some spreads include fact boxes or "Find Out More" references to other pages of the text. Also included is an interview with a rainforest conservationist. The book is a fantastic resource and is ideal for browsing. An added bonus is a free digital companion book, “Monkeys!” Back matter includes a glossary and index. Of course, the paper binding is a negative, but the book is a must for school libraries.
October 14, 2013
Rainforest will be a hit with elementary students studying the rainforest. The photographs are awesome and the large print is inviting to young students. The table of contents at the beginning of the book and the index at the end allows students to quickly locate specific information in the book. There is a glossary at the end of the book but it is not aligned with words in boldfaced print within the text. There is also a digital book which can be downloaded using the special code contained in the print book!
April 29, 2013
The rainforests are full of interesting creatures, plants, and people. This book covers information about the major rainforests of the world. It even goes into conservation of our rainforests and what types of people live in them. With vivid pictures and compelling facts, this book is a must-have in the classroom.
I enjoyed learning from this book. The pictures of the people in the forests caught my eye most.
I enjoyed learning from this book. The pictures of the people in the forests caught my eye most.
January 15, 2015
For the digital book Monkeys! go to www.scholastic.com/discovermore and enter RCDWKNPXN9W2
Fantastic! This is a must-read for any rainforest study! It's absolutely filled with amazing photos of wildlife & scenery and is broken down into location and animal types. It also has a great section on conservation that includes information on products from the rainforest, how students can help, and an interview with a Sri Lankan conservationist. Also includes a kid-friendly glossary and an index.
Fantastic! This is a must-read for any rainforest study! It's absolutely filled with amazing photos of wildlife & scenery and is broken down into location and animal types. It also has a great section on conservation that includes information on products from the rainforest, how students can help, and an interview with a Sri Lankan conservationist. Also includes a kid-friendly glossary and an index.
August 20, 2013
Informative ext. with full color photographs. Kids will linger over the book because there is so much to look at. Content covers rainforest a in South and Central America, Africa, Australia, and Asia. Also includes information about the endangerment of the rainforest. Includes a digital download with activities and full color photographs that would be great for a smartboard!
March 13, 2016
Great introduction to paleotropical and neotropical rainforests.
June 14, 2017
Beautiful book-great text and pictures! We learned a lot about the rainforests and animals that live there around the world.
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