National Geographic Readers: Rainforests (Level 2)

by Andrea Silen

Overview

Rainforests cover only a small amount of the planet, but they have more unique plants and animals than anywhere else on Earth.

Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, this new Level 2 reader reveals the layers of rainforests, the difference between temperate and tropical rainforests, and some of the amazing animals that live in these ecosystems.

National Geographic Readers' combination of expert-vetted text, brilliant images, and a fun approach to reading have proved to be a winning formula with kids, parents, and educators. Level 2 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging information for kids ready to read on their own, perfect to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781426338397
Publisher:	Disney Publishing Group
Publication date:	10/05/2021
Series:	Readers
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	6.24(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.32(d)
Age Range:	6 - 8 Years

About the Author

ANDREA SILEN is a writer and editor and frequent contributor to National Geographic Kids media.

Table of Contents

Rainforests Rule! 4

Rainforests Around the World 6

Lots of Layers 8

Animals Everywhere 10

Plenty of Plants 16

Famous Forests 20

6 Cool Facts About Rainforests 22

Keep It Cool 24

Rainforest Rescue 28

Quiz Whiz 30

Glossary 32

Editorial Reviews

"Reliable in format and solid in execution, this series works well to introduce children of varying levels of reading comfort to nonfiction and research formats."—Maggie Reagan, Booklist

“Reliable in format and solid in execution, this series works well to introduce children of varying levels of reading comfort to nonfiction and research formats.”—Maggie Reagan,

From the Publisher

11/01/2021

Gr 1–3—This early elementary introduction to the rainforest contains a minimum of basic information—just enough for the beginning reader who is unfamiliar with the topic. Silen explains that rainforests are wet places, some receiving rain almost every day of the year. Tropical rainforests have four layers of vegetation, along with a variety of plants and animals in each layer. Close-up photos include the passion flower; the rafflesia, the largest flower in the world; the poison dart frog; and the clouded leopard. A table of contents lists the topics of each of the two- to four-page chapters. Each colored bar on which the chapter title is listed corresponds with the background color on which the chapter text is printed; magenta, mustard yellow, and forest green. Each page features at least one captioned photo of a rainforest animal or a scene. The text concludes with a six-question multiple choice quiz and a six-word photo glossary. Though the text is brief, mention is made of deforestation and replanting. Appropriate terms are used and defined in the text or in a box, and pronunciations are included in the text. Only equator is not defined. The font size is inviting; one world map is small. The color used to indicate the locations of temperate rainforests is not a good contrast to the page, thus making those areas hard to locate. VERDICT A good choice for early readers, especially those who like nonfiction.—Eldon Younce, Anthony P.L., KS

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