| The Case of the Monkeys That Fell from the Trees: And Other Mysteries in Tropical Nature Contributor(s): Quinlan, Susan E. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1590787757 ISBN-13: 9781590787755 Publisher: Astra Young Readers OUR PRICE: $10.76 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Environmental Science & Ecosystems - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Apes, Monkeys, Etc. |
| Dewey: 577.34 |
| LCCN: 2002108914 |
| Lexile Measure: 1210 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 7.3" W x 9.1" (1.00 lbs) 172 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 64155 Reading Level: 8.4 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 4.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Why would several monkeys suddenly fall from the trees? How do tiny frogs make deadly poisons? Why are passionvines so difficult to find? Why do certain plants harbor hordes of biting ants? What kind of creature pollinates an odd-looking flower? These are some of the mysteries explored in this fascinating follow-up to Susan Quinlan's award-winning The Case of the Mummified Pigs and Other Mysteries in Nature. Each of the eleven ecological mysteries in this NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade 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. Ms. Quinlan's carefully researched illustrations help readers visualize tropical forests, diverse plants and animals, and the details of each mystery. |