In each book of the series, nine-year-old Riley takes a trip to learn about different parts of the world, the animals that live there and the habitats and cultures of various regions. In Tigers in Terai, Riley travels with his Uncle Max, Aunt Martha and cousin Alice to research tigers in an area bordering the lower Himalayan foothills in Nepal and India. The story of his adventure includes facts about animals such as Asian Elephants, Peafowl and Indian Flying Foxes, which are actually bats. The story also includes a lesson about honesty, when Riley returns a valuable money pouch to its rightful owner.
This book and its companion books are clearly designed with young kids in mind. Animals seem to leap off the page at the reader as the authors and artists use a colorful and vivid design that combines actual photographs with caricature illustrations. The story is simple yet educational and the language used is very kid friendly. For example, one of the facts in the fact box about the Rhinoceros states, �Males mark their territory by peeing in key locations.�
In the back of Tigers in Terai, you�ll find a glossary of the scientific terms used in the story and a �Passport to Riley�s World.� To promote continued reading and learning, each book in the series contains a unique passport sticker to document the places the reader has visited via Riley�s adventures. You can register your passport at the Adventures of Riley Web site and sign up for other fun, educational games and further adventures. This book will definitely hold a special place in any child�s book collection. For more information or to order this book for your kids or school, visit www.AdventuresofRiley.com
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