Jungle
Q & A S. Series
What’s inside...
Visit a lush jungle and create an exciting fold-out scene with your favorite animals and wildlife. DK Picture Stickers in favorite themes offer great value and hours of sticker fun in a terrific accordion-page format. Kids can create an exciting scene on one of the poster-size spreads, and then pull it out to hang in a bedroom or playroom. Fun facts accompany each reusable sticker. Learn about animals, birds, and insects that inhabit jungles and rain forests.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-9
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think life would be like for animals living in the jungle?
Which jungle animal would you like to learn more about and why?
How do you think the jungle helps the Earth?
Can you imagine creating your own jungle? What plants and animals would you include?
What can we do to help preserve jungles around the world?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and opinions about the jungle and its inhabitants.
Make connections between the book and real-world conservation efforts.
Use the vivid imagery in the book to spark your child's imagination about creating their own jungle.
Discuss the importance of biodiversity and ecosystems as presented in the book.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of biodiversity
Explanation: The book, 'Jungle' by Ganeri, vividly illustrates the vast variety of life forms in jungle ecosystems, showcasing how each species depends on another for survival.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to appreciate and advocate for environmental conservation, understanding their role in protecting diverse ecosystems.
Example Lesson: Interdependence among species
Explanation: Through engaging narratives and illustrations, 'Jungle' displays the symbiotic relationships between flora and fauna, emphasizing how species rely on each other.
Real-World Application: This lesson can foster a sense of responsibility in children towards maintaining balance in nature and understanding the impact of their actions on the environment.
Example Lesson: Adaptation to environments
Explanation: 'Jungle' demonstrates how animals and plants adapt to their surroundings to survive, using specific examples like camouflage or unique feeding habits.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this understanding of adaptation by learning to adjust to new situations or environments in their lives, using creativity and resilience.
Example Lesson: Value of exploration and curiosity
Explanation: The book encourages exploration of unknown territories and learning about different habitats, inspiring a sense of adventure.
Real-World Application: This can translate to children becoming more inquisitive and explorative in their learning processes, pushing boundaries of their knowledge and experiences.