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La tuza al rescate. La recuperación de un volcán

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Los animales del bosque están sorprendidos cuando la montaña explota repentinamente, cubriendo la tierra en cenizas rocosas, calientes y en piedras que hacen imposible la supervivencia para muchas plantas y animales. La tuza sobrevive en su madriguera subterranean con comida para alimentarse. ¿Cómo ayuda la tuza a que la montaña se recupere? Los científicos pasan años observando el regreso de la vida a la montaña siguiendo la erupción volcánica de Mount St. Helens el 18 de mayo de 1980. Esta historia de ficción está basada en las sorprendentes observaciones de cómo la vida regresa a una área que ha sido totalmente cambiada o destruída.


 

 


English Description:

 "The forest animals are surprised when a volcano suddenly explodes, covering the land in gritty, warm ash and rocks that make it unlivable for many plants and animals. Gopher survives in his underground burrow with food to eat. How does Gopher help bring life back to the mountain? Scientists spent years observing life returning to the mountain following the eruption of Mount St. Helens on May 18, 1980. This fictionalized story is based on their surprising observations of how life returns to an area that has been totally changed or destroyed.

Publishing Details

Author : Terry Catasús Jennings

Illustrator : Laurie OKeefe

Type of Spanish : Translated

Physical Details

Type of Book: Picture

Cover: Softcover

Pages: 32

Year Published: 2012

Instructional Details

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Fiction

Theme: Science, Nature, Animals, Enviroment

Lesson Plan Link: Link