We're off to Borneo!
It is a really long way from Riley's house to Borneo! Uncle Max, Aunt Martha, Alice and Riley used almost every type of transportation to get to Gunung Palung National Park! On this trip, in addition to studying and spying jungle animals, Uncle Max is also trying to understand more about strangler figs and fig wasps.
This story is packed with photos, facts, and explanations that can guide children in studying the world around them. The book will appeal to nature lovers, budding scientists and conservationists, adventure-loving kids and their parents.
None.
Other than the expected "ew, gross" you would expect when reading about dung collection, our child liked this book. S/He always enjoys hearing about the different animals. We had to study the blimp (and answer lots of questions) for a long time.
Riley always reminds us how little we know about other parts of the world and the creatures that inhabit the earth. We enjoy the positive stories and the fact that they offer something for all of us when we read together.
This title in the nature/science series takes us to Borneo and teaches us about scientific study, conservation, and animal habitat.
4.6
9 to 12
5 and Up
Started reading with 5½-year-old child.
This would be a buy in our house, but borrow, at least. Operation Orangutan, like the other titles in this series, is packed with interesting information. Fun to share with pre-readers; hours of exploring for independent readers.
| Title | Adventures of Riley: Operation Orangutan |
| About | Riley's World, Book 7 |
| Author | Amanda Lumry, Laura Hurwitz |
| Publisher | Eaglemont Press © 2007 |
| Illustrators | Ulkutay and Ulkutay |
| ISBN | 9780974841144 |
| Material | Hard Cover |
| Cost | $15.95 |
| Genres | Adventure, Nature, Science, Animal (Nonfiction), Geography |
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