Ava & Carol Detective Agency: Rainforest Animal Guide
Ava & Carol Detective Agency Series
What’s inside...
In Ava and Carol's new adventure, The Curse of the Red Devil, they travel to the Amazon Rainforest to attend Camp Adventura in Brazil. This book provides an exciting in-depth look at the amazing wildlife they discover in the Amazon jungle. The Rainforest Animal Guide explores twenty different animals, insects, and birds with over 80 exciting pictures. If your child loves nature and learning about exotic animals, then they will enjoy this beautiful book.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
7-12
Length
70 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What are some unique characteristics of the animals you learned about in the rainforest?
Why do you think the rainforest is important to our planet?
How do the animals in the book depend on the rainforest for their survival?
If you could be one of the animals from the book, which one would you be and why?
How can we help protect rainforests and their animals from all the way here?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the animals and environment depicted in the book.
Use the book’s illustrations to help your child visualize the rainforest and its diverse ecosystem.
Before reading, ask your child what they already know about rainforests and afterward, how their perception might have changed.
Discuss the roles of detectives in the book and relate it to how we can become 'detectives' in finding ways to help our environment.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of teamwork
Explanation: Ava and Carol work together to solve mysteries, demonstrating that collaboration can lead to success.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by engaging in cooperative tasks with their peers, learning to value different perspectives and skills.
Example Lesson: Curiosity and learning
Explanation: The characters' exploration of animal species in the rainforest highlights the value of curiosity and continuous learning.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to explore and ask questions about the world around them, fostering a lifelong love of learning.
Example Lesson: Respect for nature
Explanation: The story emphasizes the importance of conserving wildlife and habitats, showcasing the characters’ respect for their environment.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the significance of environmental conservation and encourages them to practice sustainability in everyday activities.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: Throughout the book, Ava and Carol face and overcome various challenges, enhancing their problem-solving capabilities.
Real-World Application: Children learn to approach obstacles with a clear, logical mind, applying critical thinking skills to find solutions.
Example Lesson: Cultural awareness
Explanation: As the characters explore the diverse rainforest environment, they encounter different cultures and traditions.
Real-World Application: This can help children appreciate and respect cultural differences, promoting inclusivity and empathy in their daily interactions.