Meet jaguars prowling the forest floor, snakes slithering through the understory, red-eyed tree frogs leaping through the canopy, butterflies flitting through the tallest treetops, and many other creatures that inhabit all the different layers of the rain forest.
Left stranded in the Amazon jungle when their plane crashes on their way back to England from Manaus, Brazil, four children struggle to survive for days until one of them finds a map that leads them to a ruined city and a secret hidden among the vines.
Camina invites her cousin Gladita and GlobalFriend Bethany to Rio de Janeiro for the Carnival celebration and the three girls get caught up in an adventure when they decide to explore the Amazon rainforest in search of a lost treasure.
"Covered in tall trees, a rain forest is a biome that gets a lot of rain all year round. These lush habitats provide food and shelter for millions of different animals, from anacondas to gorillas. Find out how human activity is shrinking rain forests around the world"--Back cover.
Explore the world of the rain forest and discover the animals and plants that live there, the different parts of the rain forest , the people and how they live and where in the world the largest rain forest is.
"Heir to a mining dynasty, geologist Paul Reece has chosen a simple life over the scheming opportunism of the International Mining Corporation. But when IMC approaches him about their mysterious discovery miles beneath the rain forest, Paul is compelled to set aside the sordid events that drove him from his legacy. For the project requires not only a brilliant engineer but one gutsy enough to descend 20,000 feet of solid rock--into the heart of a miracle. With Paul's expertise, IMC can unearth a windfall--unless Paul decides to bury them first."--p. [4] of cover.
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.
"The Amazon is burning. Fire-breathing creatures run amok through the trees, and the Renegades must unite with indigenous activists to stop them"--Provided by publisher.
Enjoying days spent with animal friends near her home in the Amazon, young Zonia wonders what to do on a day when the rainforest calls out to her for help, in a lushly illustrated story that is complemented by back matter about the Ashaninka community.
The story of two rainforest creatures who embark on an unlikely adventure - running The Great Rainforest Race. The pair proves that with hard work they can do what seemed impossible, and learn the true meaning of courage along the way.
