Nandu lives in southern Nepal, at one of the country's royal elephant stables. But when the king's government threatens to close the stable, Nandu searches for a way to save his family and community. To succeed, they'll need a great tusker.
The many different animals that live in a great kapok tree in the Brazilian rain forest try to convince a man with an ax of the importance of not cutting down their home.
Fourteen-year-old Mateo and other Caribbean islanders face discrimination, segregation, and harsh working conditions when American recruiters lure them to the Panamanian rain forest in 1906 to build the great canal.
Kipling, Rudyard : adapted by Landolf, Diane Wright
2008
An adaptation of the Rudyard Kipling classic "The Jungle Book," which presents the adventures of Mowgli, a boy raised by wolves, and his friends Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther.
Outlines survival skills designed to help one stay alive in the rain forest. Discusses how to find food and water, build a shelter, and avoid dangers and includes color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.
Presents the adventures of Mowgli, a boy reared by a pack of wolves, and the wild animals of the jungle. Also includes other short stories set in India.