Overview
Explore the secrets of the Amazon jungle creatures in this comic book of children's fables! The funny comic strips in this book feature facts about jungle animals drawn from actual field observations made by the conservation scientist authors. Natural history and ecology are fascinating but complex subjects. What better way to discover them than through a comic that is both funny and scientifically accurate? A perfect learning resource for nature-loving kids and adults, as well as for science teachers! Fables of the Amazon What you will discover: Eleven comic strip short fables featuring a wide array of South American jungle animals. Each fable comes with an ecology or conservation lesson. An intimate look at the secret lives of wild guinea pigs, rare macaws, jaguars, leaf-cutter ants, the elusive Maned Wolf, and many others. The authors' own natural history notes from the field with photos. Meet the quirky and unique animal characters of the mighty Amazon forest by buying this book!
Full Product Details
Author: Alan J. Hesse ,
Louise Emmons
Publisher: Alan J. Hesse
Imprint: Alan J. Hesse
Edition: 2nd Enhanced edition
Dimensions:
Width: 21.60cm
, Height: 0.20cm
, Length: 28.00cm
Weight: 0.131kg
ISBN: 9789942402530
ISBN 10: 9942402535
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 01 July 2021
Recommended Age: From 7 to 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children's (6-12)
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
Fables of the Amazon delivers important forest lessons, animal facts, and moral tales through humorous stories and vivid images that will broaden children's minds to the unique world of the Amazon. - Readers' Favorite 5 star review Great comic book. Fun and educational. This is an easy read for kids. It is wonderful to see pics and character descriptions at the end that describe the animals further and relay some facts about each. Children should learn from a young age about animal life, ecology and environmental issues and concerns. - Amazon 5 star review
"""Fables of the Amazon delivers important forest lessons, animal facts, and moral tales through humorous stories and vivid images that will broaden children's minds to the unique world of the Amazon."" - Readers' Favorite 5 star review ""Great comic book. Fun and educational. This is an easy read for kids. It is wonderful to see pics and character descriptions at the end that describe the animals further and relay some facts about each. Children should learn from a young age about animal life, ecology and environmental issues and concerns."" - Amazon 5 star review"
Author Information
Based in biodiversity-rich Ecuador, Alan wears several hats: he is an author-illustrator, an educator and a conservation biologist. Alan's work is inspired by the majesty and fragility of nature and the need to do everything we can to protect it. Alan combines his artistic creativity with his technical experience and knowledge to create scientifically accurate, educational graphic novels full of quirky, comic humour and fun action that also bear a message about how everyone can help preserve Nature. He is the author and illustrator of five non-fiction graphic novels for middle grade children, among which his main ongoing focus is the Captain Polo series about climate change. Alan is also the author of 3 climate change-themed picture books for children within the 6-8 age range.
