Nature's Green Umbrella by Gail Gibbons

Nature's Green Umbrella by Gail Gibbons

A lushly illustrated introduction to one of the world's most complicated ecosystems, the rain forest, from Washington Post/Children's Book Guild Award winner Gail Gibbons

Nature's Green Umbrella continues to inspire an interest in rain forests among young readers. Whether in the classroom or the home, kids enjoy exploring the colorful detailed drawings of animals and plants, all clearly labeled.

In a tropical rain forest, as much as 240 inches of rain may fall in a single year. Beneath the treetop canopy, the rain forest bursts with plant and animal life. But only if we know how important rain forests are to the whole world will we truly understand the need to protect them.

Through colorful illustrations and interesting text, this book discusses the climate, plants, and animals that make up a tropical rain forest.

"A scientifically accurate book which depicts the complex world of rain forests in easily understood text and sumptuous illustrations. The geography, climate and ecology of the rain forest are explained and the illustrations teem with the flora and fauna."--Children's Literature

Gail Gibbons has written more than 140 books and has been called a master of picture book nonfiction by Booklist. The Washington Post has said Gail Gibbons has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children's writer-illustrator. In recognition of her distinguished contribution to children's literature, Gail was awarded the Regina Medal Award. She is also the recipient of the Children's Book Guild of Washington, DC Nonfiction Book Award. Gail's informational books cover a vast range of topics and have received innumerable awards and honors that range from American Library Association Notable Children's Books to National Science Teachers Association - Children's Book Council Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children to International Reading Association - Children's Book Council (IRA-CBC) Children's Choice Books, beloved by young readers across the country. She divides her time between Vermont and Matinicus Island, Maine.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9780688154110
ISBN 10	0688154115
Title	Nature's Green Umbrella
Author	Gail Gibbons
Series	Mulberry Books
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Year published	1997-04-24
Number of pages	32
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.