Margot Thompson
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2013]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Teaches children about biodiversity, describing its importance, and threats from habitat destruction, overharvesting, and climate change among other things. Describes how humans can be like the biblical Noah and care for Earth's species, offering examples of people who have devised creative ways of helping the environment. Includes a glossary of terms.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
If every known species on Earth were a leaf on a tree, that tree would have 1 750 000 leaves. Since humans count for just one leaf on the tree, we have a lot to learn about the millions of other forms of life with which we share the world. A dazzlingly illustrated and child-friendly introduction to biodiversity, Tree of Life shows how living things are classified into five kingdoms -- and how each has much to tell us about all aspects of life on our...