The Great Kapok Tree: A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest
Book Description
This beautifully illustrated and highly recommended book is widely used in primary schools in the U.S. to convince children of the importance of rain-forest conservation. Lynne Cherry visited the Amazon rain forest to gather drawings for the book, and the simple story and vivid illustrations capture the reality and lushness of the forest in a way she could not have by working from mere photographs... More
Book Information
Publisher | Harcourt Children's Books |
Binding | Hardcover (18 editions) |
Reading Level | Uncategorized |
# of Pages | 40 |
ISBN-10 | B006OI1J48 |
Publication Date | 03/15/1990 |
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1/22/2015 Alice Walters said: What a treasure trove of reading experiences! THE GREAT KAPOK TREE brings a new awareness of environmental issues to children through rich language and vivid illustrations. It's wonderful for a read aloud, or for teaching reading skills.
tags: I recommend, Inspired me, I read
tags: I recommend, Inspired me, I read
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