The Amazingly Awesome Animals of the Amazon River Rainforest

Young readers accompany Grandma Science on an expedition to the Amazon River Rainforest. Using captivating photos and nonfictional rhyme, young explorers are introduced to the variety of animals encountered on a river tour and rainforest walk. Animals observed include monkeys, parrots, snakes, fish, ants, and a very, tiny red frog. Each of the twenty-three animals are identified by name, location, and characteristic features. The end of the book contains a wealth of additional information as well as definitions of the key scientific vocabulary highlighted in the text.


About the Author
Grandma Science is science educator Sharon F. Johnson, Ph.D. She frequently performs science magic shows for her grandchildren and their friends; thus, the children started calling her, Grandma Science. She is also the author of "The Rarest Penguin and the Enchanted Galapagos Islands," and "The Littlest Beach and the Great Coral Reef." Young readers experience the joy of discovery and the wonders of the natural world as they travel with Grandma Science on a beach walk, reef snorkel, Galapagos Island Tour, Amazon River Tour and rainforest walk. Captivating rhyme and vivid photos make each exploration exciting and memorable. At the end of her books is additional information about each environment. All books promote conservation of the environment and the protection of endangered species. She is also co-author of the popular STEM Series: Synergized Middle School Chemistry.