by Susan Bonners and Lewis Hurxthal, Jr (1997)
Describes a year in the life of an ostrich couple, including the breeding and childcare system used in their ostrich community to survive in a predator-filled environment.
Bridget Heos
"A child goes on a deep-sea diving adventure in the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, learning about the ocean, and encountering animals and plants that make their homes in this biome. Includes world map of coral reefs and glossary"--
Peter D. Riley
Describes the islands of the world, explains why people go to islands, and shows what to do to survive in an emergency on an island.
Kate Messner
Deep in the forest, in the warm-wet green, 1 almendro tree grows, stretching its branches toward the sun. Who makes their homes here? Count each and every one as life multiplies again and again in this lush and fascinating book about the rainforest.
Neil Morris
Looks at the geography and people that characterize the continents of the Earth, focusing on the changing characteristics of each. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.