"A poison dart frog clings to a slippery leaf. A sloth creeps through the canopy. The dense rain forest overflows with life. Discover the plants and animals that depend on each other in this biome"--

"Under the canopy of the rainforest, hundreds of animals make their homes--from the slender parrot snake to the colorful poison dart frog. But up in the trees hides a whole other world, where toucans and pale-billed woodpeckers chatter and call, capuchin monkeys swing from the vines, and sleek-furred jaguars rule the night. In this exuberant book, discover the wonder and activity that lie hidden among the roots, above the winding rivers...and under...

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

Describes the importance of rain forests, types of plant and animal life that live there, and how rain forests are threatened by deforestation.

Describes rainforests of South America, Asia, and Africa; the plant, animal, and human life they support; and efforts to protect these rich, endangered environments.

"A child goes on an adventure to the Amazon Rainforest, discovering what the climate is like and encountering some of the many species of animals and plants that live in a tropical rainforest. Includes world map of tropical rainforests and glossary"--

"In Nerdy Babies: Rain Forests, follow our intrepid babies on an adventure into the depths of the rain forest. Take a peek into the dense foliage and uncover the millions of plants and animals that live inside. Plus, learn how to tell the difference between the kinds of rain forests--temperate and tropical--in this simple text written in question-and-answer format."--

Introduces the physical characterisitcs and habits of a variety of jungle aninals.

Describes the variety, beauty, and interrelatedness of plant and animal life found in rain forests in Costa Rica, Brazil, Nigeria, and Borneo.

An overview of rainforest plants that provide food or medicine; the interrelationships of humans, animals, and plants are discussed.