A Walk in the Boreal Forest

From the Series Biomes of North America

  • Interest Level: Grade 3 - Grade 6
  • Reading Level: Grade 4

Take a walk in the boreal forest. This biome of tall conifer trees and shaded, cool paths has long winters and very short summers. How do the plants and animals of the boreal forest live? Take a tour of this amazing biome and find out for yourself how each creature depends on all the others for survival.

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978-1-57505-528-2
$8.99
Interest Level Grade 3 - Grade 6
Reading Level Grade 4
Genre Science
Copyright 2001
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Imprint LernerClassroom
Language English
Number of Pages 48
Publication Date 2001-01-01
Text Type Informational/Explanatory
BISACS JNF037040, JNF051100
Dewey 577.3'7
Graphics 1-color illustrations, Full-color illustrations
Dimensions 8.625 x 9
Lexile 670
Guided Reading Level T
ATOS Reading Level 4.1
Accelerated Reader® Quiz 47351
Accelerated Reader® Points 0.5
Features Bibliography/further reading, Charts/Graphs/Diagrams, Glossary, Index, Maps, Reviewed, Teaching Guides, and eSource

Author: Rebecca L. Johnson

Rebecca L. Johnson writes award-winning nonfiction for children and young adults about scientific discoveries and the scientists who make them. She hopes her books will inspire new generations of scientists by introducing readers to some of the remarkable species with whom we share the planet. Learn more at www.rebeccajohnsonbooks.com.

Illustrator: Phyllis V. Saroff

Phyllis Saroff is a freelance illustrator located in Annapolis, Maryland. Her illustrations have been used in books and magazines for children, and her scientific illustrations appear on displays in wildlife management areas across the country. Phyllis also paints fine art and portraiture. She is represented by McBride Gallery in Annapolis, Maryland.

Lerner eSource™ offers free digital teaching and learning resources, including Common Core State Standards (CCSS) teaching guides. These guides, created by classroom teachers, offer short lessons and writing exercises that give students specific instruction and practice using Common Core skills and strategies. Lerner eSource also provides additional resources including online activities, downloadable/printable graphic organizers, and additional educational materials that would also support Common Core instruction. Download, share, pin, print, and save as many of these free resources as you like!

Biomes of North America

Kids can grab their notebooks and take a virtual tour through each biome, exploring the life cycles of plants and animals through this highly visual, unique series. View available downloads →

Reviews

School Library Journal

“A fine overview of the plant and animal life of the boreal forest. A well-crafted introduction to an area little explored in children’s books.”
School Library Journal