rain forests

Describes the plant, animal, and insect life of the tropical rain forest.

A tree frog whose home is threatened by the destruction of the rain forest makes a long journey to the heart of the Amazon jungle, encountering many animals along the way, and consults the Oracle Toad for advice.

Discusses rain forests including the animals that live there and what problems deforestation brings.

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.

Uses photographs and simple text to describe the plants, animals, and ecology of rain forests. Text on pages alternates between simple and complex passages to facilitate shared reading.

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

Describes the structure of a rain forest, typical plant and animal life, climate, and the need for conservation.

Discusses the need to conserve the rain forests because of their wealth of plant and animal life, effect on weather, and importance to people throughout the world.

While hunting for food in the rain forest for his starving village, a young boy encounters a panther that teaches him how to conserve life in the rain forest. Includes audiocassette.