Bruce Wayne is at a meeting in Brazil, when he hears that people are disappearing from the local villages, apparently victims of a legendary giant bat--but when Batman investigates he finds Man-Bat and Poison Ivy, and must find a way to stop them, and still come up with a plan to accomplish Ivy's goal of protecting the rainforest from destruction.
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.
Introduces students to rainforests, discussing the plants, animals, birds, and insects that live in the rainforests, the dangers of deforestation and logging, the resources found in the rainforests, and other related topics.
Introduces students to rainforests, discussing the plants, animals, birds, and insects that live in the rainforests, the dangers of deforestation and logging, the resources found in the rainforests, and other related topics.
"Welcome to the largest rainforest in the world, a vast wonder just waiting for you to explore. Follow along as pink dolphins dart through the flooded river, vampire bats swoop down from the trees, and giant green anacondas slowly slither across the forest floor. This humongous habitat is home to millions of plants, animals, and people. But large as it may be, the Amazon rainforest is in danger--and shrinking fast. Learn more about this amazing place and discover what you can do to help save the rainforest!"--Provided by publisher.
Fifteen-year-old Peak Marcello is invited to climb Hkakabo Razi, one of the most isolated mountains in the world, but getting there involves a four-week trek through a tropical rainforest that is rife with hazards, which turns out to be more dangerous than summiting the mountain itself.
