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In rhyming text, the Cat in the Hat introduces the tropical rainforest and the ways in which its plants and animals interact.

Discusses rain forest ecology and its worldwide destruction, using the Amazon Basin as a case study.

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

"Este libro presenta, a través de una abundante serie de fotografías, muchas a tamaño natural, el extraordinario y poco conocido ambiente de la selva, con sus exóticas plantas y sus peculiares mamíferos, aves, reptiles e insectos"--Tapa. This book presents, through a series of photographs, many of which are life-size, extraordinary and little known facts about the jungle, with its exotic plants and its strange animals, birds, reptiles and insects--Cover....

As a graduate student exploring the rain forests of Australia, Lowman sewed a harness from an old seat belt, gathered hundreds of feet of rope, and found a tool belt for her pencils and rulers. Up she went, into the trees, in order to be a better monitor. Over the years she planned one of the first treetop walkways, and helped create more of these bridges through the eighth continent all over the world. Here she launches us into the life and work...

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.

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

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

Introduces readers to the rainforests of the world and the many plants and animals that live there. Includes a discussion of the benefits of and dangers to rainforests and what can be done to protect them.