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Short biography: Madeleine Dunphy has studied and visited many of the world's ecosystems, and was inspired to write books about our world's great diversity of life. Her books have been published by Hyperion Books for Children, Millbrook Press, and her own publishing company, Web of Life Children's Books—a publishing company devoted to publishing picture books about the environment. Madeleine is also a teacher, activist and mother. She lives in Oakland, California. For more information about Madeleine, her books, and her school presentations visit www.mdunphy.com.

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JennyArch 8,027 reviews

At Home with the Gopher Tortoise: The Story of a Keystone Species (The Story of a Keystone Species, 1) by Madeleine Dunphy

This "at home with...keystone species" series is wonderful! The focus really is on the whole environment the gopher tortoise creates for many other creatures; it's not a straightforward book about gopher tortoises themselves (although back matter includes more information about them). Through books in this series, readers gain real understanding of how insects, animals, and plants are connected, and what they need to survive and thrive. Wonderful.

Apr 18, 2024

jbenrubin 40 reviews

Here Is the Wetland (Web of Life) by Madeleine Dunphy

This book is a repetitive poem a'la "There was an old lady" but instead of an old lady, its different plants and animals in a marsh which are all part of the same food chain. The eleven plants and animals which are introduced each get one line in the poem about what they eat The language contains several challenging vocabulary words but the structure is very simple. On artistic merits, the poetry is a bit lacking and some of the progressions are hard to read aloud. My kids were a bit bored show more with this one, and I think it was the odd rhythm of the poem that lost them. It certainly wasn't the illustrations, which were outstanding and did a great job of creating the atmosphere and look of marsh. The picture are detailed and very realistic. This book would work well in a primary unit on Louisiana wildlife, land forms, or wetlands in general. show less

Apr 9, 20183 other reviews

suzecate 48 reviews

Here is the tropical rain forest by Madeleine Dunphy

Here Is the Tropical Rain Forest is a wonderful introduction to rain forests for preschoolers (but too repetitive with too little information for older kids). Each page builds on the last in "The House That Jack Built" style. Parents may find the text a bit dull, but the gorgeous illustrations will draw in children and adults alike.

At the end of the book is a page with thumbnail illustrations of all the animals met in the previous pages and their official names. A note says they all live in show more the rain forests of Central and South America, but that's the extent of the information offered. Still, this lovely book is a good antidote to ecophobia-only nature education. (ages 1½-4) show less

Aug 17, 20071 other review

CasieBelaire 45 reviews

Here Is the Tropical Rain Forest (Web of Life) [Hardcover] [2006] (Author) Madeleine Dunphy, Michael Rothman by Madeleine Dunphy

This book is very cute for younger children. The book introduces students to the different animals and plants found in the rain forest. It's use of repetition of the beginning sentence, "Here is the tropical rain forest." is used through out the book adding to it each time a new plant or animal is introduced. I would use this in my classroom to let students see a part of the world they might never get to experience. This book would make for a great read aloud with students because of show more repeating sentences used. show less

Nov 30, 20151 other review

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