Publisher Description

Look inside a tree and discover a world of inhabitants! A close look at this microhabitat reveals an unbelievable variety of organisms. Vibrant photographs and detailed illustrations combine to make these books informative and engaging. A visual table of contents helps readers navigate the text, and informative labels make the photographs valuable sources of information.

Author Biography

Richard Spilsbury is an experienced author of nonfiction books for young people. He has written about a wide range of topics including science, nature, and history.

Table of Contents

Contents Amongst the branches 4 In the trunk 10 Around the base 16 Amongst the roots 22 Tree habitats 28 Glossary 30 Find out more 31 Index 32

Review

These introductions explore habitats top to bottom. A table of contents diagram identifies four distinct strata (for example, a tide pool is divided into "At the Top," "On the Rocks," "In the Water," and "Rock Bottom"), and goes on to examine three animals that eat, reproduce, or live at each level. . . .Captioned color photographs with images of each animal and an occasional label support the texts closely. Rare species of fish, mammals, birds, and insects are introduced, but intrigued young researchers may struggle to find further facts about them. The final spreads offer additional general information about each habitat, including facts about more animals, safety tips, or seasonal influences.-- "School Library Journal, Series Made Simple"

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These introductions explore habitats top to bottom. A table of contents diagram identifies four distinct strata (for example, a tide pool is divided into "At the Top," "On the Rocks," "In the Water," and "Rock Bottom"), and goes on to examine three animals that eat, reproduce, or live at each level. . . .Captioned color photographs with images of each animal and an occasional label support the texts closely. Rare species of fish, mammals, birds, and insects are introduced, but intrigued young researchers may struggle to find further facts about them. The final spreads offer additional general information about each habitat, including facts about more animals, safety tips, or seasonal influences.

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