A Walk in the Tundra, 2nd Edition

by Rebecca L. Johnson, Phyllis V. Saroff (Illustrator)

Overview

Take a walk in the tundra. In this cold, harsh biome at the top of the world, summer is short. Carpets of wildflowers and grasses bloom in the bright sunlight. An arctic fox pup catches sight of a lemming. The fox pup pounces . . . . The closer you look, the more life you see. Mosses, grasses, and wildflowers grow in the thin soil. Animals from bees to bears depend on the life growing in this chilly habitat Learn about this windy landscape though narrative text, crisp photos, and illustrations.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781728429274
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	01/01/2021
Series:	Biomes of North America Second Editions
Edition description:	Revised
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	9.10(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	800L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 10 Years

About the Author

Rebecca L. Johnson writes award-winning nonfiction for children and young adults about scientific discoveries and the scientists who make them. She hopes her books will inspire new generations of scientists by introducing readers to some of the remarkable species with whom we share the planet. Learn more at www.rebeccajohnsonbooks.com.

Phyllis Saroff is a freelance illustrator located in Annapolis, Maryland. Her illustrations have been used in books and magazines for children, and her scientific illustrations appear on displays in wildlife management areas across the country. Phyllis also paints fine art and portraiture. She is represented by McBride Gallery in Annapolis, Maryland.

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2021

Gr 4–6—Spend the day walking through your favorite biological community in this series focused on different biomes across North America. With captivating color photographs, readers experience walking through the biomes such as the Boreal Forest and encounter each area of the forest as they go, from frozen spruce needles to a moose family crossing the water. Serving a dual function, the books present information about the biome as a larger entity as well as the specifics of each interlaced food web within it. VERDICT This series works well to answer questions from biology class while also fueling new ideas for projects with its strong visual appeal.

School Library Journal

"This series works well to answer questions from biology class while also fueling new ideas for projects with its strong visual appeal."—School Library Journal

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