Frank Carlson Library

Learn about rain forests and the plants and animals that live in them.

The jungle comes alive as children learn about a wide variety of animals and plants living in the Amazon rainforest, in this adaptation of the song "The green grass grew all around." Includes "For Creative Minds" section with animal and plant adaptation facts and a recipe.

"Using the alphabet book format the rainforest is explored and explained. A poem explains each topic followed by detailed expository text. Topics include Brazil, epiphytes, gorillas, Kapok tree and nocturnal"--Provided by publisher.

"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...

Simone and her team of entomologists travel to Costa Rica's lush rain forest to investigate some strange looking army ants that appear to have not one but two abdomens.

"A counting and singing approach for young children to learn and appreciate the animals of the tropical rainforest"--Provided by publisher.

Photographs and simple text explore the variety of animals found in the Amazon rainforest.

A simple introduction to the variety of animals living in the rain forest, including butterflies, tree frogs, and iguanas.

Describes the world's rain forests, their importance, plant and animal life, and conservation.