The Boreal Forest
A Year in the World’s Largest Land Biome
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- $11.99
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- $11.99
Publisher Description
A unique look at the boreal forest, Earth’s vast and vital wilderness. The boreal forest, the planet’s largest land biome, spans the northern regions like “a scarf around the neck of the world.” Besides providing homes for many species, the forest’s influence is far-reaching: its trees and wetlands clean our air and water and are helping slow global climate change. In this evocative tour, a lyrical fictional narrative is paired with informational sidebars that describe life in the forest throughout the year, from one country to another. One of the world’s most magnificent regions comes to vivid life through the art of storytelling.
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"The boreal forest is our planet's largest land-based biome... forming a scarf around the neck of the world." The term biome is key to understanding this book's scope, which uses a piecemeal approach to describe the globe-spanning boreal forest. In sections organized by season, Carmichael hops from country to country describing plants, animals, and conditions. Evocative text sets the scene ("Snowdrifts glisten in a moonlit clearing. From its perch on a Scots pine, a boreal owl listens") while text boxes corral associated information ("Winter Meals," "Protecting the Herds"), making for an overall effect that is fragmentary rather than comprehensive. Bisaillon's collage-style illustrations use stylized details to capture the shifting textures of a seasonal landscape. Includes explanations of the water cycle, carbon cycle, and climate change, as well as a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Ages 8 12.
