About the book
NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book
Why would several monkeys suddenly fall from the trees? How do tiny frogs make deadly poisons? Why are passionvines so difficult to find? These are some of the mysteries explored in this fascinating nonfiction picture book.
Why do certain plants harbor hordes of biting ants? What kind of creature pollinates an odd-looking flower? Each of the eleven ecological mysteries in this book follow scientists as they track down clues, set up curious experiments, and ultimately discover some of the surprising and hidden connections that make tropical forests so fascinating—and so fragile. Carefully researched illustrations help readers visualize tropical forests, diverse plants and animals, and the details of each mystery.
Editions of The Case of the Monkeys That Fell from the Trees
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781563979026
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781590787755
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NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book
Why would several monkeys suddenly fall from the trees? How do tiny frogs make deadly poisons? Why are passionvines so difficult to find? These are some of the mysteries explored in this fascinating nonfiction picture book.
Why do certain plants harbor hordes of biting ants? What kind of creature pollinates an odd-looking flower? Each of the eleven ecological mysteries in this book follow scientists as they track down clues, set up curious experiments, and ultimately discover some of the surprising and hidden connections that make tropical forests so fascinating—and so fragile. Carefully researched illustrations help readers visualize tropical forests, diverse plants and animals, and the details of each mystery.
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NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book
Why would several monkeys suddenly fall from the trees? How do tiny frogs make deadly poisons? Why are passionvines so difficult to find? These are some of the mysteries explored in this fascinating nonfiction picture book.
Why do certain plants harbor hordes of biting ants? What kind of creature pollinates an odd-looking flower? Each of the eleven ecological mysteries in this book follow scientists as they track down clues, set up curious experiments, and ultimately discover some of the surprising and hidden connections that make tropical forests so fascinating—and so fragile. Carefully researched illustrations help readers visualize tropical forests, diverse plants and animals, and the details of each mystery.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Case of the Monkeys That Fell from the Trees?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: General interest > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Nature, animals, the natural world > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Mammals > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Large land mammals > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Apes, monkeys and lemurs
Where can I read a sample of The Case of the Monkeys That Fell from the Trees?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781563979026
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Case of the Monkeys That Fell from the Trees?
Susan E. Quinlan
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Case of the Monkeys That Fell from the Trees is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781563979026) and paperback(ISBN 9781590787755)
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