description: Key Features Description In the dense, green Amazon rain forest, a man has come to chop down a great Kapok tree. When he lies down to rest, the creatures that inhabit the tree and the surrounding forest come to whisper in his ear, each in its own fashion begging him to spare their home. "You see, all living things depend on one another," buzzes the bee. A boa constrictor, monkeys, colorful birds, a small tree frog, a jaguar, tree porcupines, anteaters, and a three-toed sloth take their turns, each giving an additional reason for the man to abandon his mission and choose to preserve this unique environment. Finally, a young child of the Yanomamo tribe whispers, "Senior, when you... Show More In the dense, green Amazon rain forest, a man has come to chop down a great Kapok tree. When he lies down to rest, the creatures that inhabit the tree and the surrounding forest come to whisper in his ear, each in its own fashion begging him to spare their home. "You see, all living things depend on one another," buzzes the bee. A boa constrictor, monkeys, colorful birds, a small tree frog, a jaguar, tree porcupines, anteaters, and a three-toed sloth take their turns, each giving an additional reason for the man to abandon his mission and choose to preserve this unique environment. Finally, a young child of the Yanomamo tribe whispers, "Senior, when you awake, please look upon us all with new eyes." And that is exactly what the man does. Award-winning author/illustrator Cherry visited Brazil's Amazon rain forest to research her illustrations for this moving environmental fable. Her lush, colored-pencil and watercolor pictures convey the magic and magnificence of the complex ecosystem, with plant and animal life of every form filling the pages elegantly and Her thoughtful text conveys the surprising fragility of this awesome environment. Gorgeous endpapers include a map and labeled illustrations of a range of Amazon wildlife. When The Great Kapok Tree first came out, it was at the forefront of the ecological movement to save the rain Today's young readers will feel its heartfelt message just as strongly. Standards RI.3.9. Compare and contrast the most important points and key details presented in two texts on the same topic. RI.3.9. Compare and contrast the most important points and key details presented in two texts on the same topic. Product Details Item #: NTS98068 9780590980685 Paperback Book 40 Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Fables 2 - 4 Lexile® 590L Guided Reading GR Level R DRA 40 ACR 3.8 Key Features Item #: NTS98068 9780590980685 Paperback Book 40 Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Fables 2 - 4 Lexile® 590L Guided Reading GR Level R DRA 40 ACR 3.8
language: English
title: The Great Kapok Tree
titlecomplete: The Great Kapok Tree
genres: Juvenile, Nature, Environment, Science, Geography, Childrens, Picture Books, Brazil, Nonfiction, Animals
ratings_count: 5951
places: Amazon Rainforest, Brazil
awards: awardedAt: 694252800000
name: Charlotte Award
publisher: Trumpet School Market Edition