rain forest ecology

Colorful illustrations and simple text introduce young readers to the plants and animals that live in rain forests around the world.

"Where in the world will you find 427 different types of mammals, 1,294 birds, 2,200 fishes, 378 reptiles, 428 amphibians, and about 1 million insects? The Amazon Rainforest, of course! Get lost in the largest rainforest in the world to climb trees that are 500 years old, swim with a pink dolphin, avoid the deadly poison dart frogs, and sleep with a troop of twenty howler monkeys. In What's Up in the Amazon Rainforest, you'll learn all about the plants and animals, as well as the people that live there and the habitat itself"--Provided by publisher.

Provides information about the rain forest, using video footage, still photography, animation, and 3-D graphics to examine pollination, propagation, photosynthesis, the layers of the rain forest, its animals, the food supply, species variation, and conservation.

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to life in a tropical rain forest. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

Explains what biomes are and describes the plants and animals found in the tropical rain forest and how they help each other survive.

Presents information about the rainforests, describing the variety of plants and animals that live in them and the current threat to their existence brought about by worldwide deforestation.

Simple text and photographs describe what rainforests are, where they are found, and what types of plants and animals live there. Includes online content that contains weblinks, audio and video clips, activities, and other features.

Follow a traveller's journey through the African rainforest and learn about the unusual animals and plants, peoples, landscape, climate and industry. Find out how to survive on your journey when you meet poisonous insects, venomous snakes and learn how to build a shelter and makeshift campfire! Ages 8+.