Oversized softcover. Pictorial covers. Very good condition inside and out. First edition. Unpaginated. A book for young readers about the work being done studying the rain forest canopy. This copy is inscribed to Tom Lovejoy by the the subject(s) of the book, biologist Meg Lowman and her sons Eddie and James. The inscription reads 'To Tom, who is making all this happen!' Eddie and James have signed below Meg. Color photographs throughout. This volume comes from the collection of Dr. Thomas Lovejoy, who was a passionate book collector as well as a renowned biologist. His collection recently came to auction near Washington DC, as we were fortunate to purchase a portion of it, which we're proud to offer here. Please email with questions or to request photos. If you see a photo beside this listing, please be aware that it s an ABE Stock Photo (whatever that is) and not a photo of this book (although they sometimes get right). Oversized and overweight books will require extra shipping for safe delivery. This copy does not have Lovejoy's name in it, but we provide a card with provenance for purchaser.

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Title

The Most Beautiful Roof in the World: Exploring the Rainforest Canopy [Thomas Lovejoy copy, signed by Meg Lowman & Burgess boys]

Publisher

Gulliver Green. Harcourt Brace and Co.

Publication Date

1997

Language

English

ISBN 10

0152008977

ISBN 13

9780152008970

Binding

Soft cover

Edition

1st Edition

Condition

Very Good

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Lovejoy

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Synopsis

From Newbery Honor author Kathryn Lasky comes a fascinating journey through the rainforest canopy thats perfect for budding environmentalists.

About the Author

Kathryn Lasky's many books for young people have received such honors as the Parents' Choice Award, the National Jewish Book Award, and a Newbery Honor citation. Her picture books include Sugaring Time, The Emperor's Old Clothes, A Brilliant Streak: The Making of Mark Twain, and Marven of the Great North Woods. She lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with her husband, photographer and filmmaker Christopher Knight.

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