{"product_id":"fables-of-the-amazon-fun-lessons-in-ecology-9789942402530","title":"Fables of the Amazon: Fun Lessons in Ecology","description":"Explore the secrets of the Amazon jungle creatures in this comic book of children's fables! \u003cp\u003eThe funny comic strips in this book feature facts about jungle animals drawn from \u003cstrong\u003eactual field observations\u003c\/strong\u003e made by the conservation scientist authors. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNatural history and ecology are fascinating but complex subjects. What better way to discover them than through a comic that is both funny and scientifically accurate? \u003cstrong\u003eA perfect learning resource for nature-loving kids and adults, as well as for science teachers! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFables of the Amazon \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat you will discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEleven comic strip short fables featuring a wide array of South American jungle animals. Each fable comes with an \u003cstrong\u003eecology or conservation lesson\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn intimate look at the secret lives of wild guinea pigs, rare macaws, jaguars, leaf-cutter ants, the elusive Maned Wolf, and many others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe authors' own natural history notes from the field with photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMeet the quirky and unique animal characters of the mighty Amazon forest by buying this book!\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHesse, Alan J.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Based in biodiversity-rich Ecuador, Alan wears several hats: he is an author-illustrator, an educator and a conservation biologist. Alan's work is inspired by the majesty and fragility of nature and the need to do everything we can to protect it. Alan combines his artistic creativity with his technical experience and knowledge to create scientifically accurate, educational graphic novels full of quirky, comic humour and fun action that also bear a message about how everyone can help preserve Nature. He is the author and illustrator of five non-fiction graphic novels for middle grade children, among which his main ongoing focus is the Captain Polo series about climate change. Alan is also the author of 3 climate change-themed picture books for children within the 6-8 age range.","brand":"Alan James Hesse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50382986346770,"sku":"9789942402530","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_42868f34-b940-4e41-93a9-e5538ced3d09.jpg?v=1728775212","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/fables-of-the-amazon-fun-lessons-in-ecology-9789942402530","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}