"From squawking birds of paradise to monkeys swinging through the trees and insects crawling along the forest floor, be amazed by the variety of life that lives in a rain forest"-- Provided by publisher.

A simple introduction to some of the plants and animals of the rain forest and the importance of this habitat.

Discusses the rainforest ecosystem and the types of plants and animals that live in this environment.

"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...

Fascinating images accompany information about poison dart frogs. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7.

Differentiates a tropical rain forest from all others, and describes its typical plant and animal life.

This book looks at tropical rain forests and how animals and plants survive in one of the world's most ancient and fragile biomes. Rain forest animals range from chimpanzees to colorful toxic frogs, and eagles that prey on monkeys.

Presents an illustrated guide to the plants, animals, and insects found in the world's tropical rain forests.