Janice VanCleave's Science Around the World - (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Fun facts and experiments about Earth's amazing and unique climaticregions!

Janice VanCleave's Science Around the World presents interestingfacts and fun experiments that relate to the different geographicalregions of the world-also known as biomes. Each differentbiome-forest, grassland, desert, and tundra-has its own uniqueplant life, animal life, and climate. The experiments, activities, and facts in this book help explain how the different biomes workand show the importance biomes play in keeping life on Earth sofascinatingly diverse.

You'll learn how the tilt of Earth affects the weather in differentparts of the world; how and why some animals migrate; why leaveschange color; and how cacti survive so long without rainfall. Fromthe South American rainforests to the African savannas to theChinese Takla Makan Desert, you'll find out how climate andgeography determine the way plants and animals look and behave-withsafe, inexpensive experiments for the home and classroom!

From the Back Cover

JANICE VANCLEAVE'S SCIENCE AROUND THE WORLD

Fun Facts and Experiments about Earth's Amazing and Unique Climatic Regions!

Janice VanCleave's Science Around the World presents interesting facts and fun experiments that relate to the different geographical regions of the world--also known as biomes. Each different biome--forest, grassland, desert, and tundra--has its own unique plant life, animal life, and climate. The experiments, activities, and facts in this book help explain how the different biomes work and show the importance biomes play in keeping life on Earth so fascinatingly diverse.

You'll learn how the tilt of Earth affects the weather in different parts of the world: how and why some animals migrate; why leaves change color; and how cacti survive so long without rainfall. From the South American rainforests to the African savanas to the Chinese Taakla Makan Desert, you'll find out how climate and geography determine the way plants and animals look and behave--with safe, inexpensive experiments for the home and classroom!

About the Author

Janice VanCleave is a former science teacher who now spends her time writing and giving science workshops. She is the author of more than forty books that have sold over two million copies and a resident science fair authority on discovery.com