Book
The boreal forest : a year in the world's largest land biome / L.E. Carmichael ; illustrated by Josée Bisaillon.
Record details
- ISBN: 152530044X
- ISBN: 9781525300448
- Physical Description: 48 pages : colour illustrations, colour map.
- Publisher: Toronto, ON : Kids Can Press, [2020]
- Copyright: ©2020
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 19.99 |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Taigas > Juvenile literature. Taiga ecology > Juvenile literature. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | J 578.737 Car | 31681020170643 | JNONFIC | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
An introduction to the planetâs largest biome shares STEM-based insights into its seasons while explaining its important role as a wetlands environment that cleans the air, slows climate change and provides a home to diverse species. Illustrations. Index. - Baker & Taylor
Follows the seasons from winter through autumn in the boreal forests, or taigas, that cover the northern parts of Eurasia and North America, highlighting their weather and the plants and animals that live there, and discusses their role in the water and carbon cycles, and the effects of climate change. - Grand Central Pub
A unique look at the boreal forest, Earth's vast and vital wilderness.The boreal forest, the planet's largest land biome, spans the northern regions like âa scarf around the neck of the world.â Besides providing homes for many species, the forest's influence is far-reaching: its trees and wetlands clean our air and water and are helping slow global climate change. In this evocative tour, a lyrical fictional narrative is paired with informational sidebars that describe life in the forest throughout the year, from one country to another.One of the world's most magnificent regions comes to vivid life through the art of storytelling. - Grand Central Pub
Combining lyrical storytelling with expertly researched informational text, this beautiful book provides a year-long tour of the planetâs largest land biome â one of our most important wildernesses.
The vast boreal forest spans a dozen countries in the northern regions like âa scarf around the neck of the world,â making it the planetâs largest land biome. Besides providing homes for a diversity of species, this spectacular forest is also vitally important to the planet: its trees clean our air, its wetlands clean our water and its existence plays an important role in slowing global climate change. In this beautifully written book, award-winning author L. E. Carmichael explores this special wilderness on a tour of the forest throughout the four seasons, from one country to another. Evocative watercolor and collage artwork by award-winning illustrator Josée Bisaillon provides a rare glimpse of one of the worldâs most magnificent places.
With excellent STEM applications in earth science and life science, this enjoyable book aims to foster environmental awareness of and appreciation for this crucial forest and its interconnections with the entire planet. In a unique approach, the text features a lyrical fictional narrative describing the wildlife in a specific part of the forest, paired with informational sidebars to provide further understanding and context. Also included are a world map of the forest, infographics on the water cycle and the carbon cycle, a glossary, resources for further reading, authorâs sources and an index. This book has been reviewed by experts and was written in consultation with Indigenous peoples who live in the boreal forest region.
