Layers of Life (Deep in the Amazon)

Castner, James L.

ISBN 10: 0761411305 ISBN 13: 9780761411307

Publisher: Cavendish Square, 2002

Synopsis

Describes the rain forest and all its layers, from the forest floor and trees to the many creatures that can be found in this complex ecosystem.

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Reviewed with other titles in James L. Castner's Deep in the Amazon Series.

Gr. 6-12. Part of the six-volume Deep in the Amazon set, these titles, which are also available individually, are like National Geographic articles, with lots of excellent full-color photographs (some taken by the author) and straightforward texts. In Layers, tropical biologist Castner discusses the many parts of the forest and their complex connections, from the litter on the ground to the canopy high above, conveying excitement about the spectacular things he has seen. In Native Peoples, he voices concern for the peoples who have lived there for more than 12,000 years and now face challenges from the modern world. Avoiding the romantic and generic view of "primitives," he focuses on four of the hundreds of native peoples--among them, the Yagua, who have been almost totally modernized, and the Yanomami, whose culture is now threatened. With maps, glossaries, bibliographies, and organizations to contact, these are fine books for reports and for readers concerned about ecology issues across the globe. The other titles in the set are equally attractive and informative. Hazel Rochman
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Edition details

• Publisher: Cavendish Square
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0761411305
• ISBN 13: 9780761411307
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 64