Award-winning duo Kate Messner and Christopher Silas Neal take readers
on a thrilling tour of one of the most diverse ecosystems on planet
earth: the rainforests of Central America.
Part of the critically acclaimed Over and Under series that includes Up
in the Garden and Down in the Dirt and Over and Under the Snow!
Under the canopy of the rainforest hundreds of animals make their homes,
but up in the leaves hides another world. Turn the pages of this
beautiful and educational book to discover in words and mesmerizing
illustration:
- Animals like the slender parrot snake and the blue morpho butterfly.
- The canopies where toucans and pale-billed woodpeckers chatter and
call.
- Capuchin monkeys who swing from vines and slow-moving sloths who wait
out daily thunderstorms.
- And much more!
Discover the wonder that lies hidden among the roots, above the winding
rivers, and under the emerald leaves of the rainforest in this glorious
nature book for children and adults alike. Perfect for anyone who can't
get enough of the rainforest and all the animals living in it.
SO MUCH TO LEARN: Every page within this book is an adventure. In
addition to the rainforest flora and fauna explored throughout, there
are twenty animals that live on the ground and in the forest canopy and
the rivers listed in the back matter, along with further reading
suggestions. It's a wonderful resource for children who have an interest
in the natural world.
POPULAR NATURE KIDS BOOKS: The entire Over and Under series is beloved
by parents, educators, and young readers who cherish the engaging text,
diverse characters, and stunning artwork that provide an opportunity to
explore nature usually hidden from us. They are great for story time as
well as school and homeschool libraries for developing lessons that
delve inside ecosystems.
NONFICTION BOOKS FOR CHILDREN: Unique in their approach, author Kate
Messner and illustrator Christopher Silas Neal create books that channel
the mystery and magic of the natural world. Kirkus Reviews describes
Over and Under the Rainforest as "part outdoor adventure, part animal
nonfiction book" and says "this exciting blend will delight children
interested in fact and fiction."
Perfect for:
- Parents, grandparents, librarians, science teachers, and educators
- Gift for kids who love nature, rainforests, animals, and learning more
about the world
- Readers who like The Rainforest Grew All Around, The Magic and
Mystery of Trees, Planting a Rainbow, and A Seed Is Sleepy and
other books in the Nature Books series by Dianna Hutts Aston and
Sylvia Long
