| 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 OUR PRICE: $8.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats 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" |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - General |
| Dewey: 574 |
| LCCN: 95048193 |
| Lexile Measure: 1080 |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 7.7" W x 11.7" (0.50 lbs) 48 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Ecology |
| 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 |