Curious kids will learn all about the rainforest, from jungle predators to colorful treetop birds to plants that thrive in this lush landscape. -- Adapted from Amazon.com summary.

Curious kids will learn all about the rainforest, from jungle predators to colorful treetop birds to plants that thrive in this lush landscape. -- Adapted from Amazon.com summary.

"Information about weather for young children."--

How much rain does a tropical rain forest receive each year? At least 100 inches (254 centimeters) of rain fall each year They're called rain forests for a reason! Inside, You'll Find: How rain forests are important to the health of the entire planet; Maps, a timeline, photos-and peoples who live in or near rain forests; Surprising TRUE facts that will shock and amaze you! Book jacket.

Lush, moist, and teeming with life, rain forests are one of Earth's biome wonders. Peel back the corners of the rain forest to discover what lives within one of the planet's busiest environments, from wolves and porcupines to monkeys and poison dart frogs. Learn how each organism functions within its rainforest ecosystem and how it survives in one of the most predatory biomes on Earth. Find out, too, how rain forests are found all around the world and what you can do to help protect these precious resources. Teacher's guide available.

"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"--

Three children embark on a day-long trek through the Amazon, discovering all sorts of rainforest creatures in their natural habitats. The charming, rhyming text highlights an adjective for each creature. The story is complemented by educational endnotes about the creatures in the story and the peoples of the rainforest.