rain forests

A collection of poems, presented in English and Spanish, in which the speakers are animals found in the Iguazu? National Park.

An exploration of rain forest ecology that discusses the organisms that live there, from wolves and porcupines to monkeys and poison dart frogs.

Presents an introduction to the tropical forest biome, examining its climate, plants, animals, people, and future, and including detailed views of some particular tropical forest locations.

"Deep in the Amazon rain forest danger lurks from the tops of the canopy to the depths of the forest floor. Will you survive ferocious jaguars, hungry black caiman, and deadly dehydration?"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the ecology of rain forests, featuring photographs, maps, and illustrations, along with information on the plants and animals that are native to rain forest biomes, and also discusses environmental changes that have impacted these habitats.

Compares and contrasts the plants, animals, and indigenous peoples of the world's rainforests by continent, exploring secrets of survival in the forest and examining how human exploitation threatens these diverse habitats. Also includes a companion digital book with extra activities.

Provides an introduction to rain forest ecosystems, explains what food chains are, follows the food chain in a rain forest habitat from the sun, to plants, to herbivores, carnivores, omnivores, and scavengers, examines a rain forest food web, and looks at threats to rain forests.

Describes characteristics of a rainforest, and details the people, plant life, and animals of the Amazon Rainforest.

Follows the travels of XYZ, the ant, as he explores the lush vegetation and unusual animals that make their home in the rainforest.

Profiles this incredible habitat, both the forest and the river, including the birds, animals, and insects that live there to the nine South American countries it extends across.