The Most Beautiful Roof in the World: Exploring the Rainforest Canopy

by Kathryn Lasky, Christopher G. Knight

Journey along with Dr. Meg Lowman, a scientist who, with the help of slings, suspended walkways, and mountain-climbing equipment, has managed to ascend into one of our planet’s least accessible and most fascinating ecosystems--the rain-forest canopy. “Fresh in outlook and intriguing in details, this book will strengthen any library collection on the rainforest.”--Booklist

  • Format: eBook
  • ISBN-13/ EAN: 9780544495746
  • ISBN-10: 0544495748
  • Pages: 48
  • Publication Date: 05/27/2014
  • Carton Quantity: 1
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  • About the Book

    Journey along with Dr. Meg Lowman, a scientist who, with the help of slings, suspended walkways, and mountain-climbing equipment, has managed to ascend into one of our planet’s least accessible and most fascinating ecosystems--the rain-forest canopy. “Fresh in outlook and intriguing in details, this book will strengthen any library collection on the rainforest.”--Booklist

  • About the Author

    Kathryn Lasky

    Kathryn Lasky's many books for young people have received such honors as the Parents' Choice Award, the National Jewish Book Award, and a Newbery Honor citation. Her picture books include Sugaring Time, The Emperor's Old Clothes, A Brilliant Streak: The Making of Mark Twain, and Marven of the Great North Woods. She lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with her husband, photographer and filmmaker Christopher Knight.

    Christopher G. Knight

    Christopher Knight is a photographer whose work has appeared in National Geographic, among other publications. He has also produced films ranging from a theatrical feature starring Joan Baez to TV programs on aging, sailing, bald eagles, and a solo canoe voyage to the Arctic Ocean. Many of his films have appeared on the PBS Adventure and Nova series. Mr. Knight lives with his wife, the author Kathryn Lasky, in Cambridge, Massachussetts.

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