rain forests

A pull-out page gives the reader a look at the great variety of plants and animals found in the rain forests.

A color-illustrated overview of the different rain forests around the world that describes their varied plants and animals and how they sustain each other, and discusses the rain forests' future.

Presents an introduction to the temperate rain forests of North America, looks at the types of plants and animals that live in the temperate rain forests, and discusses the impact of humans on the wild habitats.

Examines tropical rainforests of Asia, Africa, and Central and South America, average rainfall, types of trees that grow there, deforestation, and the plants and animals that inhabit rainforests such as South American tapirs, monkeys, tigers of India, as well as a large variety of reptiles and insects.

Discusses the weather, life forms, soil, animals, and ecology of rain forests.

Provides an introduction to the Great Bear Rainforest along the Pacific coast British Columbia, Canada, discussing the lives of the black bears that live in the region, as well as old-growth trees, First Nations people, salmon, and other plants and animals, and looks at the threat posed to the forest by logging interests.

An introduction to the rain forests that discusses how life adapts to its climate and soils, the different types of rain forests, their indigenous peoples and resources, and the many factors that threaten their future.

Presents a study of the people who inhabit the world's rain forests and provides information on the culture of native peoples, the effects of deforestation to the basic needs of the people such as medicines and shelter, and the future of the rainforests.

Provides facts and activities that explore tropical and temperate ancient forests, discusses how individuals can help preserve them, and describes well-known and unfamiliar creatures of the rain forest.

Describes rain forests, the life they support, and efforts to protect them.