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

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to forests. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

Color illustrations and simple text describe deciduous forests and the animals that live in them.

"Forests are filled with trees, but they're not all the same. How many different trees can be found in the forest, and how can you tell them apart? Questions such as these are answered as readers discover the various trees found in forest environments." --

Lush, green trees. Rainbow colored birds. The jungle may look beautiful, but dangerous, hungry creatures are slithering, slinking, and swimming in the tropics. Meet a snake that can eat an antelope, a tree that can kill you, and the ants with the most painful sting in the world. The jungle can be a terrifying place!--

"Discover life in the tropical rain forest--from exotic birds to millions of species of insects."--Cover.

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.

Early in the year, our North American forests come to life as native wildflowers start to push up through patches of snow. With longer days and sunlight streaming down through bare branches of towering trees, life on the forest floor awakens from its winter sleep. Plants such as green dragon, squirrel corn, and bloodroot interact with their pollinators and seed dispersers and rush to create new life before the trees above leaf out and block the sun's...

Discusses the plants and animals that live in forests. Includes the weasel, giant wood wasp, and slippery jack mushroom.

Describes the different types of trees and plants that grow in the layers of the rain forest, the fruits, nuts, and vegetables they provide, and what threatens their survival.