Books in Amazing Journeys/2nd Edition series

This title takes the reader on a journey up the trunk of a rainforest tree. An introductory spread reveals the tree's entire ecosystem with subsequent spreads concentrating on particular stages where different environmental conditions such as light, temperature, food, are explained. A small maps helps the reader locate where they are on the tree, and a field guide describes the plants and animals found along the route. The book ends with a look at the effect of human actions on the rainforest environment.

a map showing where in the world the journey is taking place - a spread-by-spread account of the journey through the environment - a field guide with information about the special plants and animals the reader meets on the journey - a case study considering how humans affect these carefully balanced ecosystems - a glossary and index Each book in this innovative series takes the reader on an amazing journey through an animal or plant environment. The books give a unique insight into fragile ecosystems and are ideal for group and discussion work on the environment.

Taking a journey through a termite mound, this is part of series designed to help meet the requirement that children at Key Stage 3 should understand that different animals and plants are found in different habitats; how animals and plants in two different habitats are suited to their environment; and that food chains show feeding relationships in an ecosystem. After an introductory spread revealing the entire ecosystem, each book takes a journey through an animal environment and describes conditions and topics such as temperature, light, availability of food, and predators. The book ends by discussing the effect of human actions on the fragile environment that has been examined, and what the future may hold.

Go on an amazing journey through an animal or plant environment, or travel through the solar system. This series guides the reader through a habitat, introducing different species and offering fascinating facts about the environment along the way. This features include: updated text on the current situation in each environment, with an emphasis on conservation; 'Field guide' features fascinating wildlife from your journey; fresh new design and new covers; and teacher's notes.