The Most Beautiful Roof in the World - Kathryn Lasky (Paperback)

Exploring the Rainforest Canopy

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Barcode: 9780152008970

Department: Books

Released: 1 Feb 1997

Supply Source: UK

Book

Authors: Kathryn Lasky
Christopher G. Knight (Photographer)
Christopher G. Knight (Illustrator)

Subtitle: Exploring the Rainforest Canopy

Binding: Paperback

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Language: English

Dimensions: 311 x 203 x 6mm (227g)

Annotation

Describes the work of Meg Lowman in the rainforest canopy, an area unexplored until the last ten years and home to previously unknown species of plants and animals

Summary

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

Juvenile Non-Fiction

General Subject: Juvenile Grades 4-6 Ages 9-11

BISAC Subject 1: Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature / Trees & Forests

Library Subject 1: Rain forest ecology; Research; Juvenile literature.

Library Subject 2: Forest canopy ecology; Research; Juvenile literature.

Library Subject 3: Plant ecologists; United States; Biography; Juvenile literature.

Academic Subject 1: Children's Environmental Studies

Dewey Classification: 574.5/2642

Author Bio

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.
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