Discusses different biomes, and emphasizes the significant role that rainforests play in our world. Before their mothers depart to visit a neighboring village, they warn their sons not to leave home. The boys, however, can't resist the lure of the jungle. They make their way to Odo Ere, - the Lake of the Big Snake. A fast-paced story, perfect for storytelling.
Watercolors beautifully depict the lush rainforest setting.
Children will enjoy following Lily and her aunt while they hike through the forest looking for salmon trees, so they can gather roots to weave a hat. Pictures of this ecosystem's plants and animals as well as totem pole and mask designs are featured on the page borders. The last page lists all you can do to help save the Tongass. Lowman, Meg, Rainforests, Ecology, Ecologists Learn the fascinating story of scientist Meg Lowman's collecting expeditions in the canopies of rainforests. Discover the cool ways scientists like Meg have ascended the trees in search of valuable information.