Introduces the idea of forests and why they are important while illustrations show some forest animals.

An introduction to the rain forests that discusses how life adapts to its climate and soils, the different types of rain forests, their indigenous peoples and resources, and the many factors that threaten their future.

Describes the importance of rain forests, types of plant and animal life that live there, and the current threat to rain forests from deforestation and pollution.

Briefly describes one man's rain forest survival and explains the importance of the rain forest and the wildlife and people that inhabit it.

Forests were home to our most distant ancestors. They show us our history and link us to our past. When we enter a forest, we step back in time and rediscover life on Earth as it once was. Thanks to recent scientific discoveries, we now know that the animal world and the plant world are more alike than we thought, and that, in their own way, trees can sense, feel, and communicate. It is up to us to ensure that forests are sustainably managed, and...

An introduction to several of the animals who live in the rain forest.

Learn about the many animals of the rain forest.

"Join Bird, Mouse, and Rabbit as they trek through a South American rain forest to meet some truly amazing animals! From spider monkeys swingling through the trees to a silky anteater on the prowl for a tasty meal, there's a different animal on every spread, plus many additional creatures to spot along the way!"--Publisher's description.

Illustrations and easy-to-read, rhyming text show how, throughout autumn, forest animals prepare for winter as shadows lengthen, the ground freezes, and northern lights begin to appear.