For Nonfiction Monday: "Animal Atlas" by Animal Planet
Animal
Planet’s Animal Atlas focuses on major biomes for each continent in this world
tour of animal ecosystems. The
introduction provides readers with a colorful sample map and photo illustrated
definitions of alpine, desert, marine, grasslands, rainforest, temperate forest
tundra, and taiga.
Insect,
reptile, bird, and mammal tour guides lead readers through an exploration of
each continent beginning with an overview of the biomes and then delve into a
colorful cross-section of animal inhabitants in each ecosystem. Special
attention is given to ways in which ecosystems are endangered and the ways
people are attempting to meet those challenges in a call-out box labeled ROAR.
A second colorful box labeled “Surprisingly Human” highlights behaviors such as
the gibbon beginning each day with a “song.”
The kid-friendly text offers readers a fun and informative glimpse at
animals both familiar and exotic.
Vibrant illustrations and stunning close-up
photography make every page “pop.” A glossary and animal index complete the
book.
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