Rainforests

Usborne Beginners

by Lucy Bowman

Introduces the various levels of the rain forest and the plants and animals that live there, and discusses native people and contemporary threats to the rain forest.

Genres: Science, Nature, Nonfiction, Animals

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2008

About the author

Lucy Bowman grew up in a village in Cheshire, where she spent her time having adventures outdoors or reading about them in books. She completed a degree in American Studies and joined Usborne to write books on all kinds of topics, from Antarctica to space to games and puzzles.

Reviews

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love learning with Usborne. Easy to read and great content to give an introduction to my elementary level learners.

[Tara McMahon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think it was really interesting.

[Set · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting and interactive.

[Kelsey · Rating 5 out of 5]

This non-fiction book provides many bits of information about the rainforest, its structure, its animals, threats from developers and tribes that call the rainforest home. It would be appropriate to share as a read aloud with children between three and six. Older independent readers may be able to read with some assistance.

The book would be appropriate to introduce children to features of non-fiction texts like a table of contents, a glossary and an index. It combines interesting facts, illustrations and photographs that will engage readers.

[Sydney McClure · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is another great, informative book for readers of all ages. The text is succinct and easy to comprehend. The pictures are great. There is a glossary in the back, as well. The rainforest and its inhabitants are discussed.

[Dane Cobain · Rating 3 out of 5]

This children's book is surprisingly informative, a memento of a visit to Trentham Monkey Forest.