Something Wonderful
- Subject
- Science & Nature - Trees & Forests
- Age
- 3-5 years
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 48
- Publisher
- Pacific Street Publishing
- Size
- 25.9 cm × 25.6 cm
- ISBN
- 9780999896013
From one tiny fig seed, journey into a world of rainforest ecology
This educational and interactive picture book immerses the reader in the strange and interwoven lifecycles of the rainforest. The beautifully illustrated pages follow the journey of a fig seedling making its own roots and leaves, growing strong, and eventually replacing the giant tree that was its host. As it produces flowers and fruit, it attracts pollinators. A delectable fig is hungrily eaten by a passing toucan who, upon flight, aimlessly drops a seed into the treetops below, beginning the fig’s lifecycle once again.
Readers will discover additional scientific information about the pollination process, insects, and animals in an illustrated section at the end of the book, and can play a “seek and find” game by locating the elusive red-eyed tree frog on each page of the story. With its engaging style and abundant imagery, Something Wonderful teaches the interdependence of rainforest ecology in an easy-to-follow, captivating story.
This educational and interactive picture book immerses the reader in the strange and interwoven lifecycles of the rainforest. The beautifully illustrated pages follow the journey of a fig seedling making its own roots and leaves, growing strong, and eventually replacing the giant tree that was its host. As it produces flowers and fruit, it attracts pollinators. A delectable fig is hungrily eaten by a passing toucan who, upon flight, aimlessly drops a seed into the treetops below, beginning the fig’s lifecycle once again.
Readers will discover additional scientific information about the pollination process, insects, and animals in an illustrated section at the end of the book, and can play a “seek and find” game by locating the elusive red-eyed tree frog on each page of the story. With its engaging style and abundant imagery, Something Wonderful teaches the interdependence of rainforest ecology in an easy-to-follow, captivating story.
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What reviewers said
“It's as if one is watching a documentary narrated by English nature historian David Attenborough...A gorgeous-looking lesson that will satisfy kids and parents alike.”
“Using his extensive knowledge as a botany professor and natural history writer, Ritter crafts a riveting narrative about a relatively obscure subject, catering to young readers with an interest in the natural world. Parents and educators will eagerly share this vivid picture book with budding botanists.”
“Impressively informative, effectively presented, Something Wonderful is an extraordinary, memorable, and unreservedly recommended addition to family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library Environmental Studies picture book collections.”
“By bringing children closer to nature--the complex nature of the tropics--this book both educates and delights! It is a joy for people of all ages to discover together.” —Peter H. Raven, U.S. National Medal of Science Recipient, Former President of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
“Wow! Matt and Nayl have hit a homerun with this book. It will draw children deep into the web of life and help them discover the fascinating concept of mutualism!”
“From the first golden seed to the plop of the Chestnut-mandibled toucan's poop, this book shows the mysterious and intricate entwinements and cycles of a tropical rainforest.” —Sharon Lovejoy, author, illustrator, and recipient of the National Outdoor Book Award in Children's Literature
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