jungle ecology

Explores unique plants and insects that live in the jungles. Contains words to understand at the beginning of each section, sidebars with additional information, text-dependent questions, and research projects.

"Take a . . . look at the lives of several of the hundreds of jungle tribes who share our planet with us in [this book]. Some of these tribes lead a primitive existence without the use of any modern technology, while others have assimilated into modern society. Come along with us to four different regions of the world--the Amazon River Basin, Borneo, New Guinea and Central Africa"--Provided by publisher.

Presents an introduction to the ecology of forests, jungles, mountains and deserts.

Jungle Facts & Figures takes the reader deep into the jungles of Borneo, the Congo, Papua New Guinea, and the Amazon River Basin.

Animals in a jungle each take their place in the food chain.

Examines the kinds of survival skills that will come in handy if you are lost in the jungle.

Explores the plant and animal life of the jungle, its use by local tribes, and modern man's relationship with the jungle environment.

Describes the ecology of the world's jungles, concentrating on the life forms that are found there.