Jungle (DK Eyewitness Books)
by Theresa Greenaway
Book Summary Information
Author: Theresa GreenawayEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2004-08-02
ISBN: 0756606942
Number of pages: 72
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Publisher: DK CHILDREN
Book Reviews of Jungle (DK Eyewitness Books)
Book Review: Good starting point for young readers to learn about jungles!
Summary: 5 Stars
Eyewitness Books is a series of volumes aimed at young readers. As such, they provide a wonderful educational and learning opportunity for this age group. This volume is no different, providing a lively introduction to jungles.
The first segment, answering the question "What is a rain forest," provides basic background. The prose notes that rainforests are complex and old ecosystems, with a dazzling array of plant and animal life. Page 7 notes that rain forests come in several "stories"--"at the top," with birds and some monkeys, "forest canopy" with a different set of life, and then the "forest floor," where we would find many plants, insects, mammals, and so on. The text goes on to note that there are a variety of tropical forests--from mountains to swamps to lowland rain forest and so on. These two introductory sections provide useful context for the young reader.
Thereafter, section after section (normally about two pages each) addresses a large set of issues, from seed dispersal of plants to Central American jungles to African jungles to forest apes to Asian and Australasian forests. To illustrate in more detail, let's consider a couple subjects in a bit more detail. One section is entitled "Explorers." Here, we are introduced to jungle explorers such as: William Bligh (Yes, Captain Bligh), who was commissioned to bring breadfruit tress from jungles back to England; Alexander von Humboldt, who explored Venezuela; Henry Bates, who explored Brazilian rain forests. Just a snippet for each, but enough to inform young readers of the human face of exploration.
Another segment focuses on "Tricks and Traps." The focus here is on "predatory plants," some of which have evolved to become carnivores, feeding off one sort or another of life, from insects on to small mammals and birds.
All in all, another valuable entry in the series. For young readers interested in tropical rain forests, this is a fine introduction.
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