Akron Public Library

Join Jack and Annie as they research rain forests and find out the facts behind the fiction.

"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"--

An overview of the rain forest and the variety of animals which live there.

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.

An introduction to rain forest biomes, looking at where they are located in the world, the types and climates of rain forests, and native plants and animals, and discussing why rain forests are in danger and the types of jobs available for people who want to work in rain forests.

Describes tropical rain forests, including where they are located and the various plants and animals that live and interact there.

Describes the unique plants and animals that exist in tropical rainforests, their interdependence, and their importance to the world's ecology

The rain forest has been home for these people for hundreds, sometimes thousands, of years.

Describes the unique environment of and the varied animal and plant life found in the world's tropical rain forests.

"Color photos and simple text describe animals and their adaptations to a rain forest habitat"--Provided by publisher.