Tropical Rainforests (A Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press) (Paperback)

by Allen M. Young (Author), Judith Huf (Illustrator) "that comes from the organisms themselves-the plants and even the animals living inside the rainforests! Although tropical rainforests generally average about 60 inches of rain..." (more)
Key Phrases: rainforest insects, rainforest plants, light gaps, South America, Central America, New World (more...)

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Product Description
A Golden Guide from St. Martin's PressEnjoy and Learn! Expert Knowledge! Easy-to-Read!This excellent overview illuminates one of the most fascinating and endangered ecosystems - tropical rainforests. Along with detailed descriptions and beautiful illustrations of the various plants, insects, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and mammals that inhabit the rainforests and related habitats, this book also explains: * Forest layers, features, microclimates, food chains * Rainforest locations across the globe * Cultural, biological, and geological values of rainforests Its valuable message of conservation makes this guide not only an entertaining reference, but an important educational resource.Complete Your Collection! Golden Guides from St. Martin's PressBats of the World * Bird Life * Birds Butterflies and Moths * Dinosaurs * Endangered Species Exploring Space * Fishes * Fishing * Wildflowers Fossils * Geology * Insects * Mammals * North American Indian Arts Planets * Pond Life * Reptiles and Amphibians * Rocks, Gems and Minerals Seashells of the World * Seashell Life * The Sky Observer's Guide Spiders and Their Kin * Stars * Trees Tropical Fish * Poisonous Animals * Weather * Weeds * Whales, Dolphins and Other Marine MammalsGolden Field Guides from St. Martin's PressBirds of North America Eastern Birds Reptiles Rocks and Minerals Seashells of North America Night Sky Trees of North America Wildflowers AUTHORBIO: Allen M. Young, Ph.D., obtained his B.A. degree from the State University of New York at New Paltz and his Ph.D. in Zoology from the University of Chicago. His two years of post-doctoral research with the Organization for Tropical Studies in Costa Rica was the beginning of what has become a lifelong career studying and writing about tropical rainforest insects. Currently Curator of Zoology and Vice President for Collections, Research, and Public Programs at the Milwaukee Public Museum, Dr. Young has published several books - Population Biology of Tropical Insects, The Sarapiqui Chronicle, The Chocolate Tree, Lives Intertwined, and Small Creatures and Ordinary Places - plus more than 300 original scientific papers.Judith Huf has worked as an artist in many fields,from painting and sculpture to technical and scientific illustration and creating exhibits for nature centers and museums.This is the second book she has illustrated for Dr. Young.

About the Author
Golden Guides first appeared in 1949 and quickly established themselves as authorities on subjects from Natural History to Science. Relaunched in 2000, Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press feature modern, new covers as part of a multi-year, million-dollar program to revise, update, and expand the complete line of guides for a new generation of students. Allen M. Young, Ph.D., obtained his B.A. degree from the State University of New York at New Paltz and his Ph.D. in Zoology from the University of Chicago. His two years of post-doctoral research with the Organization for Tropical Studies in Costa Rica was the beginning of what has become a lifelong career studying and writing about tropical rainforest insects. Currently Curator of Zoology and Vice President for Collections, Research, and Public Programs at the Milwaukee Public Museum, Dr. Young has published several books-Population, Biology of Tropical Insects, The Sarapiqui Chronicle, The Chocolate Tree, Lives Intertwined, and Small Creatures and Ordinary Places-plus more than 300 original scientific papers. Judith Huf has worked as an artist in many fields, from painting and sculpture to technical and scientific illustration and creating exhibits for nature centers and museums. This is the second book she has illustrated for Dr. Young.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press; 1st edition (March 14, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1582380805
• ISBN-13: 978-1582380803
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,196,320 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

• This is item 34 in The Golden Guide Series.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book - wonderful pictures, March 6, 2003

By A Customer

Great book, facts are to the point and useful.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This book exceeds in high quality and eye-appealing pictures, April 4, 2001

By A Customer

I recomend this book to anyone who has an interest in rainforest wildlife. This book with its mix of great graphic details and pleasent pictures for younger kids who's attenion isn't captured by long dreadful words. With details and pictures intertwined this makes an enjoyful books to read and to learn.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Bad Pictures, February 6, 2006

By	Virginia Hetlinger "Virginia H." - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

No photos just illustrations, and they are not very good. You may get a general idea but the are realy bad.