Synopsis
Introduces, in simple text and photographs, the characteristics of some of the trees and animals that can be found in a forest. Includes a caterpillar, raccoon, yellow warbler, ...
Children's Literature
Bright, color photographs are the highlight of this guessing-game book for beginning readers. From the "Springboards into Science" series, this title uses large type and simple language. Readers are shown close-up photographs of objects in or on trees and are invited to identify it. A turn of the page reveals whether the guess was correct and offers a brief explanation about each item. Readers will find a helpful glossary in back, as well as suggested activities and books, videos and web sites for further study. For school or public library collections. 1999, (orig.