Hunter, Nick.
Summary: Presents an introduction to rain forests, covering such topics as explorers of the past and present, the different layers of vegetation, rain forest animals, the people that inhabit the forests, and conservation efforts. -- "Rain Forests are the wettest places on land and are home to so many exotic plants and animals. However, they can be very dangerous places, as well. If you had the chance...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 577.34 HUNClaybourne, Anna.
Summary: Presents an introduction to cave exploring, including information on travel preparations and safety, cave formations, wildlife, famous explorers, and conservation efforts. -- "Have you ever been in a cave? Most of us haven't, but there are adventurers and scientists who love finding new caves to explore. If you ever had the chance to climb down into a cave, what would you need to know? What...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Raintree 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.525 CLAHunter, Nick.
Contents: Sand and rock -- Where to start -- Who's going with you? -- Discovering the deserts -- Seeing the sights -- Interview with a desert expert -- The living desert -- Interview with a conservationist -- Human-made wonders -- Are the deserts changing? -- World map -- Timeline -- Fact file -- Glossary.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014