Review: Homeschoolers and future scientists or just those who love science.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 22, 2014
Some people asked for what grade level this book may be appropriate. As a retired teacher of 2nd grade, I don't hesitate to say that many of my second graders could read this with a little help. By forth grade this could be read independently. The younger child may stumble over a few words that are unfamiliar but after all that is how children learn new words.  As a teacher (and homeschooling mom)  I can see this being used as a FUN supplement to a Rain-forest chapter. Each 2 pages (text and picture) is devoted to a different animal, so you could read it in steps and talk about the animal, the ecosystem, and the food chain. (To those who wondered when we should tell the kiddos about the chain of life, that happens formally in second grade, but I'll bet many younger children know this from experience of the world around them.) I highly recommend this book . While homeschooling, I loved books like this to keep my oldest and youngest entertained with something while I helped a middle child with some school work.  Younger children can enjoy  the beautiful pictures  while an older sibling or parent reads.  This is a very complete book on the subject and not a book to be skimmed in 30 minutes, You will get your money's worth here.