A popular science writer takes readers on a tour of tropical rainforests, from the canopy to the forest floor, to introduce the plants and animals that inhabit them, including venomous snakes, spider monkeys, winding vines and colorful birds.

Introduces the animals and plants that live in rain forests, discusses why rain forests are important to the environment, and describes the threats to rain forests.

"Using an inquiry approach, this title explores the serious issue of the disappearing rain forests. The book offers accessible scientific explanations that reveal how the Earth's processes are interlinked--and how one event can trigger a chain reaction throughout the planet that can have consequential effects on both humans and nature. The volume includes fascinating case studies, critical thinking questions, and projected future outcomes and potential...

The world of Rainforests is waiting to be explored... Flowers, monkeys, reptiles, and weather are just some of the incredible things you will learn about inside this exciting book. Find out how animals survive, the life cycles of the animals and plants that live there, and the weather patterns that affect them.

"A child goes on an adventure to the Amazon Rainforest, discovering what the climate is like and encountering some of the many species of animals and plants that live in a tropical rainforest. Includes world map of tropical rainforests and glossary"--

Wet and green and full of animal life, the world's rain forests are very important to the overall health and well-being of our planet. However, they cover less than 5 percent of Earth's surface, and many people don't know much about them. In this book, readers will learn about all the different types of rain forests, where they're located, and why they're so important to our world. Full-color photos and maps show more about these interesting biomes,...

Explore the rain forest's layers from the airy branches of the emergent layer to the dense underbrush of the forest floor. Learn about the animals that dwell there, the different plant life that thrives, and more. Additional features include a diagram labeling each of the layers, Fast Facts, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and further sources for learning.--

An introduction to the ecosystem of a rain forest ecology, discussing what types of animals live in a rain forest and more.

"Take a sloth's-eye view of the world in this beautiful and informative photographic picture book. Young readers will see where sloths live, what they eat, how they hide from predators, and much more. They'll learn about the creatures that interact with and depend on sloths in the interconnected and fragile tropical forest ecosystem"--