Something Wonderful (Hardcover)

Hardcover. From one tiny fig seed, journey into a world of rainforest ecologyThis educational and interactive picture book immerses the reader in the strange and interwoven lifecycles of the rainforest. The beautifully illustrated pages follow the journey of a fig seedling making its own roots and leaves, growing strong, and eventually replacing the giant tree that was its host. As it produces flowers and fruit, it attracts pollinators. A delectable fig is hungrily eaten by a passing toucan who, upon flight, aimlessly drops a seed into the treetops below, beginning the figs lifecycle once again.Readers will discover additional scientific information about the pollination process, insects, and animals in an illustrated section at the end of the book, and can play a seek and find game by locating the elusive red-eyed tree frog on each page of the story. With its engaging style and abundant imagery, Something Wonderful teaches the interdependence of rainforest ecology in an easy-to-follow, captivating story. "This is a place that hums with life. all the world's living things depend on healthy forests. They are home to so many amazing plants and animals, all depending on each other. Open this book and dive into the strange interwoven lifecycles of fig trees, the wasps that live inside them, and the beautiful creatures that eat them. Everything is connected" -- Book jacket flap. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…