rain forests

"Rainforests in Australia are found in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, the Northern Territory and Western Australia. This . . . illustrated guide explores 51 wildlife watching sites in 22 bioregions around Australia, with over 500 color photographs and 28 maps. . . .Descriptions of the key vertebrate and invertebrate species that can be found in the rainforests are given, to enable easy identification and as a tool for the reader to gain a deeper understanding of their habits and biology"--Amazon.

A young girl named Chang dreams of growing up to become a widldlife conservationist, ignoring people who warn her that it wouldn't be a good career. Out in the jungle, Chang meets Sorya, a timid little sun bear who has been captured and then escaped, but has adopted domesticated habits. Chang determines to return Sorya to her rightful place in the wild.

"Join the Unknown Adventurer again on this thrilling adventure into the Amazon, which begins with a map discovered in the Royal Geographical Society showing a river that has been mysteriously rubbed out. It leads the Unknown Adventurer and his companion Bibi into a search for this 'last river' that will change their understanding of nature forever" -- Amazon.

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to rain forests. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

"Find out what a rainforest is and what kinds of plants and animals call the rainforests home"--Provided by publisher.

An illustrated introduction to rain forests.

The animals and plants of the rainforest come alive in this adaptation of the song "The Green Grass Grew All Around." Includes factual sidebars and a rainforest cookie recipe.

Introduce children to the importance of protecting the environment with this illustrated story book about deforestation and its effect on animals. Join fisherman Finn and his dog, Skip, on their second adventure in this illustrated story book for young children, which teaches them about deforestation and what they can do to help. Finn and Skip are on an adventure vacation, cycling through the towering rainforests of central America, when they notice that large patches of trees seem to have disappeared. The plot thickens when an unexpected guest arrives at their campsite a lonely baby tapir. They feed their new friend, but the next morning they wake up to even more hungry animals. It seems something is afoot in the forest, and Finn and Skip set out to discover what s going on ... This book is the ideal introduction to the environmental concerns facing our forests, featuring colorful illustrations and an engaging, light-hearted storyline, drawn and written by Brendan Kearney. Grown-ups and children will enjoy reading together and following the story of Finn and Skip, with its ups and downs, and pointing out all the different animals that Finn meets in the rainforest. They'll also learn about how using ethical products can help save the animals.

Introduces some of the many different animals and plants that live in the rain forest.

Text and photographs describe animals of the rain forest.