The many different animals that live in a great kapok tree in the Brazilian rainforest try to convince a man with an ax of the importance of not cutting down their home.

"The dark floor and muddy rivers of the rain forest are perfect for hunting, and the jaguar and crocodile both stalk their prey with ease. But which animal is the fiercest of the ecosystem? Does the jaguar's speed give it an edge? Or does the crocodile's strength make it superior? Compare and contrast each animal's features and skills before you declare the winning predator."--

"Could you survive being trapped in a rain forest? Imagine a run-in with a poison dart frog in the Amazon Rain Forest, a chimpanzee in the African Congo, or a clouded leopard in the jungles of Southeast Asia. How far would you be willing to go to save your own life? Would it work? Flip through these pages to find out!"--Title verso page.

"A poison dart frog clings to a slippery leaf. A sloth creeps through the canopy. The dense rain forest overflows with life. Discover the plants and animals that depend on each other in this biome"--

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to different rain forest animals. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade."--

In Rain Forest Food Chains, early fluent readers explore the rain forest biome and the food chains it supports. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they explore how energy flows through plants and animals in a wet and wooded environment. A map helps readers locate rain forests around the world, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about rain forest food chains...

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!--

Among favorite animals for kids are lions, tigers, and bears, which makes a Lions, Tigers and Bears in Motion Picture Book an ideal choice for a school aged child. This picture book shows these large animals in their environments and helps children learn about how the animals eat, find shelter and survive. The pictures are engaging for young boys and girls and show the lively action of the jungle or mountains. Children love lions and tigers and bears,...

What rain forest creature with a long, sticky tongue is feasting on a meal of termites? How does a capybara stay safe from giant anacondas and jaguars? Why are bats visiting the flowers that grow on kapok trees? And how are bromeliad flowers helpful to tiny rain forest frogs. Packed with facts, core-curriculum information, and fantastic photographs that support the text, this title takes readers on a mini safari through a rain forest. Like piecing...

There is so much to explore in the Amazon! Readers are taken on an adventure through the Amazon rainforest to learn about the lush plants and beautiful animals, deforestation, and rainforest conservation in this fascinating, Spanish-translated nonfiction title that features striking photographs and riveting facts.