The Case of the Monkeys That Fell from the Trees: And Other Mysteries in Tropical Nature
| AUTHOR | Quinlan, Susan E.; Kh Pathways (Quinlan); Quinlan, Susan E. et al. |
| PUBLISHER | Astra Young Readers (08/01/2010) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
Description
NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book Why would several monkeys suddenly fall from the trees? How do tiny frogs make deadly poisons? Why are passionvines so difficult to find? These are some of the mysteries explored in this fascinating nonfiction picture book. Why do certain plants harbor hordes of biting ants? What kind of creature pollinates an odd-looking flower? Each of the eleven ecological mysteries in this book follow scientists as they track down clues, set up curious experiments, and ultimately discover some of the surprising and hidden connections that make tropical forests so fascinating--and so fragile. Carefully researched illustrations help readers visualize tropical forests, diverse plants and animals, and the details of each mystery.
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ISBN-13:
9781590787755
ISBN-10:
1590787757
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
172
Carton Quantity:
28
Product Dimensions:
7.30 x 0.40 x 9.10 inches
Weight:
1.00 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Concordance,
Price on Product,
Table of Contents,
Ikids,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Environmental Science & Ecosystems
Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Apes, Monkeys, etc.
Grade Level:
4th Grade
- 7th Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level:
8.4
Point Value:
4
Interest Level:
Middle Grade
Guided Reading Level:
Not Applicable
Dewey Decimal:
577.34
Library of Congress Control Number:
2002108914
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NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book Why would several monkeys suddenly fall from the trees? How do tiny frogs make deadly poisons? Why are passionvines so difficult to find? These are some of the mysteries explored in this fascinating nonfiction picture book. Why do certain plants harbor hordes of biting ants? What kind of creature pollinates an odd-looking flower? Each of the eleven ecological mysteries in this book follow scientists as they track down clues, set up curious experiments, and ultimately discover some of the surprising and hidden connections that make tropical forests so fascinating--and so fragile. Carefully researched illustrations help readers visualize tropical forests, diverse plants and animals, and the details of each mystery.
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