Forests in Danger (a True Book: The Earth at Risk)

Discover the rich biodiversity of Earth’s biomes - and how they might be saved - with this STEAM-based subset of True Books.

Did you know that forests contain many plant and animal species that are still unknown to science? This leafy biome is also a key to slowing climate change! Get ready to investigate Earth’s wildly diverse forest ecosystems, as well as the plants and animals that have adapted to survive in them. You’ll also learn about the many threats facing this fascinating biome - and what each of us can do to help - all in the pages of Forests in Danger.

ABOUT THE SERIES:

There are five major biomes on Earth: desert, forest, grassland, aquatic, and tundra. These rich, wild places are home to a wide variety of plants and animals - many of which are found nowhere else. Unfortunately, these ecosystems have been put at risk by human activities. This STEAM-based set of True Books introduces students to the incredible biodiversity of Earth’s amazing biomes, as well as the threats they face in the era of climate change. Interesting information is presented in a fun, friendly way - and in the simplest terms possible - and will inspire kids to think about how they can help stop the destruction of Earth’s wild spaces.

Jasmine Ting is a Filipino journalist based in New York City. Her work has been published in magazines, including Scholastic News. She enjoys telling stories about important events, recent trends, and people doing amazing things around the globe. She hopes her writing inspires young readers to learn more about the world around them.