Life in the Amazon Rainforest

by Ginjer L. Clarke

Overview

Journey through the jungle in this fact-packed leveled reader!

Welcome to the largest rainforest in the world, a vast wonder just waiting for you to explore. Follow along as pink dolphins dart through the flooded river, vampire bats swoop down from the trees, and giant green anacondas slowly slither across the forest floor. This humongous habitat is home to millions of plants, animals, and people. But large as it may be, the Amazon Rainforest is in danger—and shrinking fast. Learn more about this amazing place and discover what you can do to help save the rainforest!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781524784874
Publisher:	Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication date:	05/01/2018
Series:	Penguin Young Readers Level 4 Series
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	5.80(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	8 - 9 Years

About the Author

Ginjer L. Clarke writes fun, fact-filled nonfiction books about weird, wonderful stuff. Her books have sold a combined total of more than 3 million copies worldwide, have appeared on best-seller lists, and have been featured in book fairs and on reading lists. Ginjer loves to learn new things and is excited to take readers on journeys around the world to explore unique habitats and the animals, plants, and people who live there.

Ginjer is an experienced and entertaining school, library, and conference presenter and has appeared at more than 150 elementary schools, regional reading and writing conferences, statewide book festivals, bookstores and libraries, and even a zoo. She is a graduate of James Madison University and lives in Richmond, Virginia, with her husband, young son, and several silly-looking pets.

Editorial Reviews

02/01/2019

Gr 2–4—A thorough and engaging look at the Amazon Rainforest. Readers are given a solid overview of the major concepts, including location, size, and the four distinct layers that make up the Amazon Rainforest, with special attention paid to the Amazon River. A methodical introduction to the river and the layers of the rainforest gives way to a flow of action, grounded with sensory words that help make the setting come alive. Interesting animals are shown in action for one of the four layers, but the brisk pace still allows for careful pronunciation guides of unfamiliar words. A final segment on the current state of the rainforest, the impact it has on our lives, and ideas for further involvement is welcome, if a little brief. A glossary covers terms needing further clarification for readers of this level. VERDICT A solid choice for every nonfiction collection in need of more rainforest titles.—Savannah Kitchens, Chilton-Clanton Public Library, AL

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