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Text Books

 

Forest Canopies, 1st Edition, 1995. Although this book is out of print it is still available through groups such as Amazon. Forest Canopies is the first synthesis of research into this previously unchartered forest region. It details innovative techniques for the study of the canopy and describes the structure, function, and biodiversity of canopy ecosystems. Ideal reading for botanists, naturalists, ecologists, and zoologists, or anyone interested in preserving the beauty of these great forests.

       

 

 

Forest Canopies, 2nd edition, 2005. This book represents an authoritative synthesis of data, anecdotes, case studies, observations, and recommendations from researchers and educators who have studied "The High Frontier". In this new edition of Forest Canopies, nearly 60 scientists and educators from around the world look at the biodiversity, ecology, evolution, and conservation of forest canopy ecosystems.

ICAN offers Forest Canopies, 2nd edition for the competitive price of $79.95, Includes Tax and Shipping.

 

Children's Books

 

Part of the exciting new book series Science Adventures for young readers, produced by Marshall Cavendish Publishing, In the Rain Forest Canopy describes the work of Dr. Nalini Nadkarni and other scientists in tropical and temperate rain forest canopies.

$17.95, Includes Tax and Shipping

 

How do scientists learn about the rain forest? They start by asking lots of questions! In Exploring the Rain Forest Treetops with a Scientist, readers will learn about life in the canopy of the rain forest through the work of scientist Nalini Nadkarni. This lively, full-color book is well suited for early readers or read-aloud, and it supports the National Science Education Standards for inquiry-based learning.

$22.95, Includes Tax and Shipping

TreeTop Barbie

Donate $55 or more to ICAN and receive TreeTop Barbie as a thank you from us.

TreeTop Barbie is designed to raise consciousness among young girls (and boys!) about the importance of forest canopy organisms and interactions. TreeTop Barbie can provide a role model for kids and parents who are interested in alternatives to mainstream culture’s Barbie doll image.  TreeTop Barbie can provide encouragement to kids who would like to be field biologists.  Additionally, TreeTop Barbie can help to raise awareness regarding the importance of forest canopies, both in rainforests and the temperate zone. 

TreeTop Barbie’s field clothes are hand sewn and include rough and tumble climbing pants, field vest, field shirt, helmet, boots and all the appropriate climbing gear (rope, harness, etc).  TreeTop Barbie, armed with her binoculars, rite-in-the-rain data book and trusty field guide (both Barbie- and big girl-sized) is ready to identify plants and animals found in the forest.  The TreeTop Barbie Package also includes a personal letter from TreeTop Barbie as well as some information about forests, both kid- and adult-oriented. 

Donation funds will be used for this and other outreach ventures that are geared toward disseminating scientific information about forest canopies. 

To that end, there are two suggested donation prices for TreeTop Barbie:

Covers production costs only ($55, includes shipping)

Includes a contribution to educational programs ($100, includes shipping).