| The Most Beautiful Roof in the World: Exploring the Rainforest Canopy Contributor(s): Lasky, Kathryn (Author) |
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ISBN: 0152008977 ISBN-13: 9780152008970 Publisher: Clarion Books
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: February 1997 Annotation: Journey along with Dr. Meg Lowman, a scientist who, with the help of slings, suspended walkways, and mountain-climbing equipment, has managed to ascend into one of our planet's least accessible and most fascinating ecosystems--the rain-forest canopy. "Fresh in outlook and intriguing in details, this book will strengthen any library collection on the rainforest."--"Booklist" |
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - General |
| Dewey: 574 |
| LCCN: 95048193 |
| Age Level: 6-9 |
| Grade Level: 1-4 |
| Lexile Measure: 1080(Not Available) |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 7.7" W x 11.7" L (0.50 lbs) 48 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Ecology |
| Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product |
| Review Citations: Booklist 04/01/1997 pg. 1330 School Library Journal 04/01/1997 pg. 150 Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/1997 pg. 346 - Superior,Well Above Average Booklist Ed Choice Youth 01/01/1998 pg. 734 |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 25562 Reading Level: 6.7 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: From Newbery Honor author Kathryn Lasky comes a fascinating journey through the rainforest canopy that's perfect for budding environmentalists. Journey along with Dr. Meg Lowman, a scientist who, with the help of slings, suspended walkways, and mountain-climbing equipment, has managed to ascend into one of our planet's least accessible and most fascinating ecosystems. "Fresh in outlook and intriguing in details, this book will strengthen any library collection on the rainforest."--Booklist |
Contributor Bio(s): Lasky, Kathryn: - KATHRYN LASKY's many books for young people have received such honors as the Parents' Choice Award, the National Jewish Book Award, and a Newbery Honor citation. Her picture books include The Emperor's Old Clothes, illustrated by David Catrow; A Brilliant Streak: The Making of Mark Twain, illustrated by Barry Moser; and Marven of the Great North Woods, illustrated by Kevin Hawkes. She lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts. www.xensei.com/users/newfilm/homelsk.htm |
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