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How important are rainforests to the survival of our planet? Young readers will be surprised to learn that 50% of the world’s plant and animal species can be found in rainforests! Interpreting data from graphs is just one skill exercised in this issue that introduces explorers to one of the earth’s most interesting and crucial habitats. As students identify and color the layers of the rainforest, they will learn which creatures and plants thrive in each. Tracing food, medicine and products found in their own homes to rainforest roots, reinforces for students that preserving this environment makes us all stewards of our planet and its abundant wonders.
In this issue students will:
- Learn four layers of the rainforest
- Identify creatures and plants living in each layer
- Practice interpretation and data analysis skills
- Calculate sums to race to the top of the rainforest
- Trace products to rainforest origins
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