What Is a Biome? (Science of Living Things) [Paperback]

Bobbie Kalman (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up | Series: Science of Living Things

Biomes are the major communities of plants and animals in our world. Children learn about life in everything from the chilly arctic tundra biome to dry, grassy savannas. Full color.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 3-5-These three titles use clear photographs, illustrations, charts, and short chapters to introduce students to their subjects. In the first title, Kalman clearly explains what food chains and webs are and discusses their different levels and/or types. Directions are given for a game that further explains the latter concept. Biome offers a map and discussion of the major types of ecological communities (grasslands, scrublands, desert, etc.). A final page notes how humans are jeopardizing these environments. No solutions are given. Life Cycle takes readers from birth to adulthood to the reproduction of plants and animals, including humans. Photographs show a sheep giving birth and millipedes mating. Visual representations of the circular pattern of the life cycle can be found throughout. These books will find a lot of use in schools and libraries.
Anne Chapman Callaghan, Racine Public Library, WI
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

The Science of Living Things series demonstrates that Bobbie Kalman and her staff have turned out yet another informative and finely produced series of books. . . . this whole series would make a welcome addition to the elementary school library -- Kay Lehr, Fort Rouge School, Manitoba, Jan. 1999

This book is well organized and informative with many interesting pictures to reinforce the text -- Helen Austin, Thompson Free Library, Dover, ME, Jan. 1999 --This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company (March 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0865058873
• ISBN-13: 978-0865058873
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 8.4 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #156,160 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Studying Biomes in the Elementary classroom, November 5, 2010

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This review is from: Package - What Is a Biome? - CD + PB Book (Look, Listen, Learn) (Paperback)

This book is a wonderful introduction to Biomes of the World for lower elementary students. The photos are intriguing and the leveled text gives just enough information to text to keep kids interested and wanting to know more!