rain forest ecology

Ms. Frizzle and her class explore the rainforest, including the plants and animals that live there.

A look at a common food chain in a South American rainforest, introducing the cacao tree that starts the chain, the jaguar that sits atop the chain, and various animals in between.

"From the sunlit-filled canopy to the shaded forest floor, readers will discover how a rainforest tree provides shelter, water, food, and other essential resources to meet the needs of a variety of living things."--.

Details the characteristics of tropical rain forests and spotlights the types of plants and animals that live in this environment. Features full-color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.

Describes the work of Meg Lowman in the rainforest canopy, an area unexplored until the last ten years and home to previously unknown species of plants and animals.

Carefully leveled text and engaging full-color photos introduce the rainforest biome and the food chains that operate there.

Bailey, an animated character, explains what tropical rain forests are and why the habitat is important.

Gives a colorful view of rainforest ecosystems such as the Amazon Rainforest and describes how diverse creatures and plants dwell in rainforests.