"Up-close photos and information about baby animals of the tropical rain forest biome"--Provided by publisher.

"Up-close photos and information about baby animals in a variety of biomes"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces kinkajous, describing their physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and how they protect themselves against predators.

Explore the layers of the rainforest biome and the animals that live there, from the dark forest floor through the understory, canopy, up to the emergent layer. Comparisons to familiar objects give perspective and illustrated rulers show numeric distances. Includes a map, glossary, and further resources.

The Cat in the Hat takes Sally and Dick for an “umbrella-vator” ride through the understory, canopy, and emergent layers of a tropical rain forest, encountering a host of plants, animals, and native peoples along the way.

Presents the harmful effects deforestation, global warming, and hunting have on endangered species of tropical and temperate rain forest ecosystems. Introduces conservation efforts and ways for readers to get involved. Includes maps, diagrams, and reading quiz. This title provides a valuable resource for STEM programs while supporting the Common Core State Standards.

Today is doomsday for a young Venezuelan Indian boy's beloved rain forest and its animal life—unless he and a visiting naturalist can save it. "George makes drama large and small out of the minute-by-minute events in an ecosystem . . . gripping ecological theater." —C. "An example of nonfiction writing at its best." —SLJ. Notable 1990 Children's Trade Books in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC) Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children 1990 (NSTA/CBC)

Learn about different animals that live in the forest.

Cumulative text presents the animals and plants of the tropical rain forest and their relationship with one another and their environment.

South American Rainforest Animals is aimed at young children. The brightly coloured pictures of the endangered animals from the tropical rainforest are designed to develop language and promote understanding of how important it is to keep the rainforests and reduce our impact on the environment. The book brings readers up close with rainforest animals and plants that are in danger of extinction because of the loss of habitat that occurs when their forest homes are cleared. Young children will enjoy exploring every page of this book.