Saving the Amazon River

Saving the Amazon RiverDiscover the powerful narrative of 'Saving the Amazon River', a captivating resource that highlights the significance of one of the world's most vital ecosystems. This beautifully illustrated 32 page book delves into the Amazon River Basin, revealing its extraordinary biodiversity and the myriad of plants and animals that call it home. As global warming and human activities pose threats to this unique environment, 'Saving the Amazon River' explains

Discover the powerful narrative of 'Saving the Amazon River', a captivating resource that highlights the significance of one of the world's most vital ecosystems. This beautifully illustrated 32-page book delves into the Amazon River Basin, revealing its extraordinary biodiversity and the myriad of plants and animals that call it home. As global warming and human activities pose threats to this unique environment, 'Saving the Amazon River' explains why preserving this precious habitat is crucial not only for the local ecosystem but for the health of our planet as a whole. Dive into the critical topics of deforestation, pollution, and reforestation efforts as you learn about the challenges faced by indigenous species and the importance of sustainable agriculture. Designed to engage learners of all ages, this book is part of the WorldWise literacy program, linking important STEM concepts with essential reading strategies. Perfect for both educational use and personal enjoyment, 'Saving the Amazon River' will inspire young readers to explore environmental conservation and the vital role of ecosystems. Get your copy today and contribute to the growing movement aimed at protecting our planet's most precious resources. NOTE: Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As it is shipped from our Auckland warehouse, there are no unexpected import charges, custom duties, or taxes. Condition: BRAND NEW, ISBN: 9781760861568, Publisher: ECPP, Year: 2019.

NOTE: Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As its shipped from our Auckland warehouse there is no unexpected import charges, custom duties or taxes.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760861568
Year: 2019
Publisher: ECPP
Pages: 32


Description:
Title Information:­ Saving the Amazon River: Saving the Amazon River explains why the Amazon is considered such a special and important place. It examines the plants and animals that live there and how the health of this area is vital to the health of the whole planet. The book outlines the things that are threatening to destroy this unique and precious environment and discusses what people are doing to try to save it.Content vocabulary:agriculture, algae, arable, atmosphere, basin, biosphere, canopy, carbon dioxide, decay, dieback, diversity, ecosystems, endangered, environmentalists, equator, erosion, fertilisers, global warming, harvest, indigenous, industries, mercury, migratory, oxygen, pollutants, reforest, slash-and-burn, species, sustainable, thatched, toxic, tributaries, vegetationKey concepts: The Amazon River Basin is a unique ecosystem that is home to an amazing array of wildlife  Human activity is threatening the health of the Amazon River Basin  Some people are working to protect and save the Amazon River BasinReading Strategies:Related resource:Lesson Plan - Saving the Amazon RiverSeries Information: WorldWise is a high-interest literacy program that encourages inquiry and questioning while extending knowledge in science and a range of STEM topics linked to the curriculum. This engaging program teaches reading strategies simultaneously with natural, earth and physical science concepts – reflecting the diversity of the world students live in.Students will develop strategies and skills to read informative texts across a range of text types while they learn to become informative text writers.