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Avati - by Mia Pelletier (Paperback)

Avati - by  Mia Pelletier (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>From the many animals that live and hunt at the floe edge, to the hundreds of insects that abound on the summer tundra, Avati gives a detailed bird's-eye view of the fascinating ways that animals, plants, and insects co-exist in the Arctic ecosystem.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>The Arctic is not a barren, frigid landscape filled with only ice and snow. It is a complex ecosystem that contains many thriving habitats, each supported by dozens of ecological relationships between plants and animals. <p/>From the many animals that live and hunt at the floe edge, to the hundreds of insects that abound on the summer tundra, this book gives a detailed bird's-eye view of the fascinating ways that animals, plants, and insects co-exist in the Arctic ecosystem. <p/>Written by Mia Pelletier, a biologist and wilderness field researcher, and complete with a glossary to clearly explain biological terms to young readers, this book provides a sound informational basis to understanding the Arctic ecosystem in all its facets.<br><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>[A] lovely and thought-provoking guide to the Arctic for children and adults alike, and a valuable reference for elementary and middle school children interested in learning about the Arctic.--Curled Up With a Good Kid's Book<br><br>Weaving together information about the land and water, plants and animals, Pelletier provides a clear depiction of an Arctic environment. Unlike some introductions to this part of the world, this account presents a full web of life...A brief but informative look at an extraordinary ecosystem. -- Kirkus<br><br>"Avati is highly recommended for elementary school and public libraries, and any library collecting arctic children's books."--Polar Libraries Bulletin<br>

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