National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of the Rain Forest

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Hardcover
$14.99 US
On sale Jul 17, 2018 | 128 Pages | 9781426331718
Coloful birds! Jaguars! Tree frogs! National Geographic presents a delightful, age-appropriate introduction to tropical rain forest creatures big and small in this new title in the popular Little Kids First Big Book series.

This adorable animal book about all things jungle features favorite animals found in tropical rain forests. Readers meet jaguars prowling the forest floor, snakes slithering through the understory, red-eyed tree frogs leaping through the canopy, butterflies flitting through the tallest treetops, and many other creatures that inhabit all the different layers. More than 200 charming animal photos illustrate the profiles, with facts about the creatures' sizes, diets, homes, and more. A map of tropical rain forests around the world shows where the animals in the book are found, and the book also introduces readers to plant life. This book will quickly become a favorite at storytime, bedtime, and any time.
MOIRA ROSE DONOHUE is a reformed lawyer, a children's writer, and the self-proclaimed Queen of Punctuation. She loves dogs, tap dancing, and old movies. Donohue's publishing credits include poems, plays, and 15 books for children, including the National Geographic Kids Chapters My Best Friend Is a Dolphin!, Kangaroo to the Rescue!, Dog on a Bike!, and Parrot Genius!

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Coloful birds! Jaguars! Tree frogs! National Geographic presents a delightful, age-appropriate introduction to tropical rain forest creatures big and small in this new title in the popular Little Kids First Big Book series.

This adorable animal book about all things jungle features favorite animals found in tropical rain forests. Readers meet jaguars prowling the forest floor, snakes slithering through the understory, red-eyed tree frogs leaping through the canopy, butterflies flitting through the tallest treetops, and many other creatures that inhabit all the different layers. More than 200 charming animal photos illustrate the profiles, with facts about the creatures' sizes, diets, homes, and more. A map of tropical rain forests around the world shows where the animals in the book are found, and the book also introduces readers to plant life. This book will quickly become a favorite at storytime, bedtime, and any time.

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MOIRA ROSE DONOHUE is a reformed lawyer, a children's writer, and the self-proclaimed Queen of Punctuation. She loves dogs, tap dancing, and old movies. Donohue's publishing credits include poems, plays, and 15 books for children, including the National Geographic Kids Chapters My Best Friend Is a Dolphin!, Kangaroo to the Rescue!, Dog on a Bike!, and Parrot Genius!

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