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Web of Life Books

In order from Here Is the Tropical Rain Forest to Here Is Antarctica.

The Web of Life series is a set of 7 picture books by Madeleine Dunphy, published between 1993 and 2008. Written for ages 3–8, most books run about 30 pages.

Here Is the Tropical Rain Forest
Here Is the Arctic Winter
Here Is the Southwestern Desert
Here Is the Wetland
Here Is the Coral Reef
Here Is the African Savanna
Here Is Antarctica
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

In reading order

Web of Life Series

7 books · Published 1993–2008

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$1695

Here Is the Wetland

Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 1996

Discover the interconnected lives of wetland creatures in a mysterious world.

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$1597

Here Is the Coral Reef

Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 1998

Discover the delicate balance of life in the Great Barrier Reef.

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$958

Here Is the African Savanna

Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 1999

Discover the delicate balance of life in the African savanna through vibrant verse and imagery.

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$1695

Here Is Antarctica

Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 2008

Discover Antarctica's interconnected life through rhythmic verse and vivid illustrations.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Web of Life series?

There are 7 books in the Web of Life series. It began with Here Is the Tropical Rain Forest in 1994, and the newest book, Here Is Antarctica, was published in 2008.

What order should you read the Web of Life books in?

Start with Here Is the Tropical Rain Forest and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #7.

What ages are the Web of Life books best for?

The series is best for ages 3–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Web of Life book is the longest?

Here Is the Arctic Winter is the longest book in the series at 1,080 words (32 pages).

Which Web of Life book is the shortest?

Here Is the Southwestern Desert is the shortest at 660 words (32 pages).

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