Describes, in simple language, with photos and illustrations, the science of plant life from the rain forest, and describes their powerful medicinal value.
Photographs, illustrations, and text provide information about the rain forests of the world, and some of the animals and people who make the forests their home.
Introduces readers to the many kinds of animals and plants found in rain forests and explains how man's activities can threaten these fragile ecosystems.
Describes the desert, grassland, and rainforest biomes of the Earth, including their different geological and environmental characteristics, where they are located on Earth, and the plants and animals that live there.
Introduces the plants of the rain forest, discussing both the forest floor and the treetops and examining how plants interact with the animals and provide food and other products.