Take a world tour between the covers of a book! Environments of Our
Earth guides children through six types of regions that are shaped by
rainfall--or the lack thereof. Readers take a journey that starts with
dense tropical rainforests and woodlands, travels through grassy
savannas and prairies, and ends at dry steppes and deserts. Throughout
the book, attentive readers can compare how and why each region is alike
and different. They will also discover fun facts about the wettest and
driest places on Earth and the amazing effect rainfall has on plants,
animals, and people. Environments of Our Earth is part of the I Wonder
Why book series, written to ignite the curiosity of children in grades
K-6 while encouraging them to become avid readers. These books explore
the marvels of geology, land forms, weather, environments, and other
phenomena related to science and nature. Included in each volume is a
Parent/Teacher Handbook with coordinating activities. The I Wonder Why
series is written by an award-winning science educator and published by
NSTA Kids, a division of NSTA Press.