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The Great Kapok Tree: A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest by Lynne Cherry

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The Great Kapok Tree: A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest by Lynne Cherry

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This stunning book image tells the story of a man who dozes off while attempting to cut down a kapok tree located in the middle of the Amazon Rainforest. Several animals express their ideas regarding the tree's value to them and the importance of the tree from the point of view of different species living in the region. It can be used to discuss biodiversity and the interconnectedness of life within ecosystems, while also highlighting the importance of conservation.

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A Walk in the Rainforest by Kristin Joy Pratt-Serafini

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A Walk in the Rainforest by Kristin Joy Pratt-Serafini

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This interactive book guides readers through a rainforest, introducing its layers and inhabitants. The text is ELL friendly and is thought provoking for students in considering the diversity in the ecosystem. The class can create a rainforest diorama or facts about the rainforest species with family members.

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A Walk in the Rainforest by Kristin Joy Pratt-Serafini

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This classic story about the value of conservation and the dangers of excessive greed can act as a launching pad for a conversation around ecosystems and sustainability. It also is a great text for asking students to think about responsibility and stewardship of the environment. This one also has a movie that might be a helpful as additional resources.

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The Three Little Javelinas by Susan Lowell

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The Three Little Javelinas by Susan Lowell

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This book is the Southwestern version of the "The Three Little Pgis". This portrays the desert ecosystem along with the animals that call it home. It can also be analyzed to learn about the distinctive features of the desert ecosystem and the adaptations of its organisms.

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The Three Little Javelinas by Susan Lowell

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This winning entry for the Earth Day Poetry Contest personifies the Earth highlighting the interaction of mankind with nature. It makes them examine the bonds which they have with the nature around them which can promote conversations about ecosystems, their interrelationships, and the moving force behind them.

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This picture book shows about Jane Goodall's childhood interests in animals and nature. It shows students the idea of ecosystems in connection with Jane's early encounters and love for nature. Some activities could be talking about animal

habitats as well as the crucial role of conservation efforts.

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This vividly illustrated tale describes a little girl who aspires to provide her village in Africa with clean water. It shows the role of water in various ecosystems and can be used to cover world waters issues as well as the effects of climate change to specific places.

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Our Planet: An Amazing Look at Our World by The Editors of TIME for Kids

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Our Planet: An Amazing Look at Our World by The Editors of TIME for Kids

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This informative book provides comprehensive overview of Earth's diverse ecosystems highlighting various habitats and species that dwell within them quite thoroughly. Stunning photographs and lucid text make it a suitable resource for ELLs and engagement in research projects about various ecosystems ensues subsequently.

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Our Planet: An Amazing Look at Our World by The Editors of TIME for Kids

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Over in the Jungle: A Rainforest Rhyme by Marianne Berkes

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Over in the Jungle: A Rainforest Rhyme by Marianne Berkes

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Rhythmic prose unfolds vividly in this picture book introducing readers quite thoroughly to diverse rainforest creatures inhabiting lush habitats somewhat mysteriously. Playful language and quirky illustrations captivate youngsters while slyly imparting knowledge about biodiversity in lush rainforests teeming with exotic flora. Activities might encompass singing loudly or crafting fact cards about exotic animals with meticulous care and great enthusiasm nearby.

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Over in the Jungle: A Rainforest Rhyme by Marianne Berkes

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Who Would Win? A Killer Whale vs. a Great White Shark by Jerry Pallotta

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Who Would Win? A Killer Whale vs. a Great White Shark by Jerry Pallotta

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The facts about ocean predators are presented in an engaging way in this book that underscores its critically important roles in a fragile oceanic ecosystem. These days students are pretty much for sure encouraged to explore food chains and importance of species within a given ecosystem quite thoroughly. A fun class debate can also be organized based on the book's content. One of my students chose this as one of his favorite books.

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Who Would Win? A Killer Whale vs. a Great White Shark by Jerry Pallotta