Arctic Tundra (Habitats)
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| Rating | : | 4.79 (571 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0516207105 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 31 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"TundraPicture Book Style" according to McKenzie Walther. I bought this hoping it would be good for a 2nd grade classroom project on habitats. Would be ok for reading out loud to students about basics of the tundra, but leaves much to be desired for student centered research. Keep looking their are better options.
Describes the characteristics of the tundra and the plants and animals that live there.
Progressing through the four seasons, starting with the long winter months, various animals, birds, insects, and plants are introduced, along with an explanation of how they adapt to the severe climate. Dramatic photographs cover most of the pages, with a brief paragraph or two of text below. The author's enthusiasm for life on the tundra is sensed throughout the book and should prove infectious, especially to those already interested in natural history or geography.?Lois Petersen, Alaska Gateway School District, Tok, AKCopyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. This is a relatively small sampling of the flora and fauna, yet interesting facts about each one are offe
Michael H Forman is the author of several nonfiction books for children.