Libros de Walter Laplante (2 libros)
Vivo cerca de un desierto (There's a Desert in My Backyard!)
Deserts are the driest places on Earth, but theyre full of life! Cacti, kangaroo rats, shrubs, foxes, and more have found ways to adapt to the extreme temperatures and dry conditions of deserts around the world. Readers learn about many of these adaptations as well as the major features of the desert biome. Simple maps highlight some of the biggest deserts, helping readers learn map skills. Full-color photographs reinforce accessible information about the desert ecosystem, including a concluding message of conservation.
Vivo cerca de un bosque (There's a Forest in My Backyard!)
Many people around the world live in the forest biome. Thats because temperate forests grow in places where winter isnt too cold and summer isnt too hot. Readers learn that we need to care for this biome thats in so many backyards. Simple, accessible language describes common trees and characteristics of both evergreen and deciduous forests, and full-color photographs highlight their beauty. Animals and their adaptations to this biome are addressed in the main content as well.