Rainforests: An Activity Guide for Ages 6-9

By Nancy F. Castaldo

Book Overview

North America boasts a surprising number of rainforests, including El Yunque National Forest in Puerto Rico, Olympic National Forest in Washington State, Chugach and Tongass National Forests in Alaska, and the forests in Hawaii, which are home to an enormous variety of plants and animals. Rainforests: An Activity Guide takes kids through the common layers of the rainforest, from the forest floor to above the enclosed canopy. Their journey continues through the different types of rainforests as they are introduced to plants, animals, and people around the world, including those from the temperate rainforests of North America to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, Africa, and South America. Rainforest-inspired activities include making a West African yam festival gourd rattle, building a model of an Alaskan totem pole, and creating a Japanese Wayang-kuilt, or shadow puppet. Kids are encouraged to make a difference and become active supporters of the rainforests no matter where they live.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1556524765
• ISBN13: 9781556524769
• Release Date: June 2003
• Publisher: Chicago Review Press
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 9.9" x 8.1"
• Age Range: 7 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 4

Customer Reviews

Wonderful Walk on the Wild Side

A perfect follow-up to Castaldo's book on oceans. Rainforests introduces readers to tropical and temperate rain forests around the world. Activities range from making a fern-print T-shirt to planting a butterfly garden. The closing "Don't Bungle the Jungle" chapter gives kids great ways that they can help save the forests. A wonderful addition to any classroom library.