Fables of the Amazon: Fun Lessons outlet in Ecology by Hesse, Alan J. NEUF

Explore the secrets of the Amazon jungle creatures in this comic book of childrens fables! The funny comic strips in this book feature facts about jungle animals drawn from actual field observations made by the conservation scientist authors. Natural 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? A perfect learning resource for nature-loving kids and adults, as well as for science teachers! Fables of the Amazon What you will discover:Eleven comic strip short fables featuring a wide array of South American jungle animals. Each fable comes with an ecology or conservation lesson.An intimate look at the secret lives of wild guinea pigs, rare macaws, jaguars, leaf-cutter ants, the elusive Maned Wolf, and many others.The authors own natural history notes from the field with photos.Meet the quirky and unique animal characters of the mighty Amazon forest by buying this book!

Alan J. Hesse is an author-illustrator, educator and a conservation biologist. Inspired by the majesty and fragility of nature, Alan combines artistic creativity with technical knowledge to create scientifically accurate, educational childrens books 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 six educational 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.