Frank Carlson Library

Introduces the rain forest, describing the different layers of the forest and the various animals, plants, and bugs found there and discussing the current threats to the forest's existence.

"This photo-illustrated book for emergent readers describes the rain forest ecosystem and the plants and animals adapted to live there. Includes picture glossary and index."--

Beautiful color illustrations accompany an entertaining and informative text that takes us on an amazing journey through the forest. From the tops of the tropical trees to the forest floor, readers can observe the inter-relationships of plants and animals which thrive at each level of the rain forest.

As a child, Simon Jackson found navigating the world of the school playground difficult. He felt most at home in the woodlands, learning about and photographing wildlife. As a teenager, he became fascinated with spirit bears, a rare subspecies of black bear with creamy white fur. These elusive creatures were losing their habitat to deforestation, and Simon knew he had to do something to protect them. He decided he would become the voice for the spirit...

An introduction to rain forests, examining their different layers, plants and animals, and human residents, looking at some of the products that originate in the rain forests, and discussing the need to preserve the tropical environments.

This book discusses the tropical rain forest and the vegetation and animal life found there.

Describes the climatic conditions of the rain forest as well as the different layers of plants and animals that comprise the ecosystem.

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

Ms. Frizzle introduces some of the animals who inhabit the rain forests plus explains how they have adapted to their ecosystem.