Rain Forests: Tropical Treasures
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Book Description
A jungly journey of kid-pleasing indoor and outdoor activities (arts and crafts, science experiments, games, curriculum tie-ins and more) gives children a keen awareness of the importance of rain forests and inspires them to help preserve these endangered tropical environments. This is just one volume in the award-winning Ranger Rick's NatureScope¨ series for grades K-8: premier material for teachers, parents, scout leaders, and camp counselors from the National Wildlife Federation¨, America's leading environmental organization.
From the Back Cover
Take children in grades K-8 on a jungly journey of discovery where they'll uncover the layers of life in the tropical rain forest. As they wend their way through impenetrable vegetation, intense heat and humidity, they'll meet fascinating creatures singing from the treetops, buzzing in the air, creeping through the tangle of undergrowth below. Here is a tropical treasure-trove of stories to read and write...games to play...trivia questions to answer...science experiments to tackle...and important information to learn about an endangered habitat that needs our help! Ranger Rick's NatureScope¨ is a creative, activities-centered education series dedicated to inspiring in children an understanding and appreciation of the natural world, while developing the skills they will need to make responsible decisions about the environment. Teachers, parents, scout leaders, camp counselors, and anyone else committed to sharing nature with kids will want to collect all the volumes of these award-winning nature guides, filled with kid-pleasing indoor and outdoor activities. Each book includes: Reproducible "Copycat Pages," with games, puzzles, pictures to color, and more; Ready-to-use activities, including arts and crafts, creative writing, science experiments, songs, games, and curriculum tie-ins...with complete materials lists and step-by-step instructions; Essays and case studies from leading scientists for group discussion; Expanded glossaries and bibliographies.
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