tropics

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.

A collection of articles which address both sides of the controversies surrounding the destruction and exploitation of the world's rain forests.

Examines the crisis the world faces as a result of rainforest destruction, suggesting worldwide efforts that must be made and some things students can do to halt this disaster.

Discusses the problem of rainforest destruction, looking at the reasons for and consequences of this destruction, and what can be done to stop it.

Text and photographs introduce amazing tropical birds, including the Gouldian finch, Lady Amherst's pheasant, and the sulphur-crested cockatoo.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, reproduction, and habitat of frogs that live in the rain forest.

Presents scientific investigations of twelve tropical forest mysteries, looking at why monkeys sometimes fall from the trees, how passion flower vines foil their predators, how poison dart frogs make their poison, and other questions.

Presents a short study of the world's rainforests and provides information on deforestation, global warming, and how the rainforests effect the earth's weather.

Introduces the many kinds of beetles that live in rain forests, explores their habitats, and explains why they are endangered and what we can do to protect them.

Explores the world of the rain forest--its plants, animals, flowers, insects, and people.