A lively introduction to the rainforest combines illustrations and diagrams with explanations about the abundant plant and animal life that can be found there.

"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...

"Simple text and photographs present howler monkeys, how they look, where they live, and what they do"--Provided by publisher.

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

Have you ever seen a vampire bat? A Goliath bird-eating spider? A Hercules beetle? Meet some of the world's creepiest critters in this photo-packed book of rain forest monsters.

"Discover the variety of animals that live in the rain forest, including frogs, jaguars, monkeys, parrots, and sloths."

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

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

Enter the world of one of the coolest cats in the rain forest. Jaguars prowl the forest floor in the vivid photos of this carefully leveled text. Critical thinking questions and a photo glossary supply readers with the basic building blocks for reading nonfiction.

"From the sunlit-filled canopy to the shaded forest floor, readers will discover how a rainforest tree provides shelter, water, food, and other essential resources to meet the needs of a variety of living things."--