rain forest ecology

Presents an overview of tropical rain forests and the variety of life--plant, animal, and human--found in them.

Learn about the varieties of plants that grow in a tropical rain forest.

Learn about the animals that inhabit and contribute to rain forest ecology.

Describes what a rain forest is and what types of plants and animals reside there.

Describes the world's rainforests, their canopies and forest floors, their climate, and the variety of plants and animals which they support. Includes related projects and activities.

Discusses rain forest ecology and its worldwide destruction, using the Amazon Basin as a case study.

Simple text and supportive images introduce beginning readers to the physical characteristics and geographic locations of rain forests.

Introduces the concept of a habitat, provides a description of a rain forest, looks at rain forest weather, and discusses the types of plants and animals found in rain forests and how they survive.

Introduces readers to the rainforests of the world and the many plants and animals that live there. Includes a discussion of the benefits of and dangers to rainforests and what can be done to protect them.

Describes the various cultures that live in rainforest areas around the world, including their foods and ways of life, and discusses efforts to preserve the rainforest; also includes a glossary and list of conservation organizations.