Forest Explorer

Some forest bugs may be freaky, but they're also fascinating! Readers are introduced to creepy crawling critters and bugs in this volume about insects that live in forest environments. They learn the specific roles various insects play in a forest ecosystem. This elementary science curriculum topic is clearly explained through age-appropriate, well-researched text that encourages an appreciation for biodiversity. In addition, a helpful glossary and informative fact boxes help readers learn more about this fun topic. Full-color photographs show forest environments and the bugs that live there in impressive detail.

Why do things start to rot? Is mold dangerous? Questions such as these are answered as readers explore the fascinating process of forest decay through accessible text and full-color photographs that help readers understand this important natural process. Readers learn what types of organisms in forests cause trees to rot and mold to grow, along with how these processes affect the entire forest ecosystem. Fun fact boxes and an age-appropriate glossary expand on this essential elementary curriculum topic that is sure to appeal to nature lovers and budding scientists.

The forest floor is its own amazing ecosystem with much to explore! What kinds of rocks are found in the forest? How are sticks used by animals and insects? Questions such as these are answered as readers explore the hidden world of the forest floor. Through age-appropriate text, common science curriculum topics are made accessible to young readers. Budding forest explorers are aided by helpful fact boxes, a detailed glossary, and full-color photographs that show the details of an exciting ecosystem found right under their feet.

Many different organisms live in forest environments, including mushrooms and other kinds of fungi. These are common sights in the forest, but how much do young readers really know about fungi? This elementary science curriculum topic is explained through accessible text to provide a better understanding of these complex life forms. Readers discover how other organisms, such as plants, benefit from certain fungi, while other organisms can be harmed by them. Informative fact boxes, an accessible glossary of science terms, and detailed, full-color photographs work together to give readers a deeper appreciation for all organisms that call the forest home.

How many different kinds of creatures live in the forest? Where do they make their homes within the forest? What kinds of things do they eat? Questions such as these are answered in this age-appropriate text about the biodiversity that exists in forests. This common science curriculum topic is clearly communicated to help inform young readers about this common biome and all the living creatures within it. Helpful fact boxes, a detailed glossary, and eye-catching, full-color photographs add extra insight into this educational and engaging topic, which is sure to spark an interest in nature and conservation.

There are many different kinds of birds that live in forest environments. Readers will learn about what these birds eat, where in forests they can be found, and more interesting facts about these winged creatures. Through age-appropriate, well-researched text, they are exposed to common elementary science curriculum topics presented in a creative way that encourages them to develop an appreciation for nature. Informative fact boxes, a helpful glossary, and vibrant, full-color photographs serve as additional features to captivate those interested in biodiversity and the wonders of the natural world.

Water and soil serve as important parts of the natural world, and without them, forests would cease to exist. How do these two essential parts of nature work together to keep animals and plants alive in forests? This elementary science curriculum topic is explained through age-appropriate, accessible text, which highlights the importance of water and soil and how they help maintain the biodiversity of forests. A detailed glossary and informative fact boxes provide readers with more scientific background on these two common parts of ecosystems, and full-color photographs show forest environments in exciting detail.

Forests are filled with trees, but they're not all the same. How many different trees can be found in the forest, and how can you tell them apart? Questions such as these are answered as readers discover the various trees found in forest environments. This essential elementary science curriculum topic is presented to readers in a way that encourages them to explore the biodiversity of forests and the scientific wonders around them in the natural world. Additional resources, such as helpful fact boxes, a detailed glossary, and eye-catching, full-color photographs assist readers as they become forest explorers.