rain forest ecology

"Welcome to the largest rainforest in the world, a vast wonder just waiting for you to explore. Follow along as pink dolphins dart through the flooded river, vampire bats swoop down from the trees, and giant green anacondas slowly slither across the forest floor. This humongous habitat is home to millions of plants, animals, and people. But large as it may be, the Amazon rainforest is in danger--and shrinking fast. Learn more about this amazing place and discover what you can do to help save the rainforest!"--Provided by publisher.

Illustrated scenes and easy-to-follow text introduce children to the rainforests, featuring scenes with the animals, birds, insects, and plants that live in the rainforests.

Known for their astounding biodiversity, tropical rainforests are a perennially popular topic of study in elementary schools. Readers will encounter the fascinating plants and animals that can be found in the canopy, understory, and forest floor. They'll also learn about the importance of rainforests, as well as the causes and effects of rainforest destruction. Spectacular photographs will draw in students, while sidebar boxes encourage critical thinking.

"This illustrated volume is an introduction to the animal life of the tropics and particularly the tropical rain forest. Detailed captions describe each animal, while inset maps show where the animals can be found around the world. Features include a glossary, maps, photographs, and an index"--Provided by publisher.

"The world's rainforests have been called the 'lungs' of the Earth, because the trees and plants found in rainforest areas produce approximately 40 percent of the world's oxygen. Rainforests are areas of woodland that receive more than 60 to 80 inches (150 to 200 cm) of rain a year. Most rainforest lies in the tropics, but there are also temperate rainforests in many cooler parts of the globe. The world's rainforests are rich in plant, animal, and insect life, but they are threatened by development"--Back cover.

Simple text describes animals that live in a rain forest.

Explore the past, present, and future of the Amazon rainforest.

Provides information about rain forests in the form of a research journal, including facts about rivers, animals, Yanomami Indians, plants, and more.

Text and illustrations look at the Amazon rain forest.

Describes the characteristics of rain forests and the plants and animals that live in them.