DK 24 Hours: Rain Forest

DK 24 Hours: Rain Forest
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2006-05-29
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0756643244

DK 24 Hours: Rainforest is a fascinating "day in the life" look at the natural world. The rainforest is an exciting place, full of activity and color. Come face-to-face with the amazing creatures that live in this wonderful tropical world. Discover why macaws eat clay before breakfast, find out how anteaters demolish ant's nests at lunchtime, see beautiful flowers bloom in mid-afternoon and follow an ocelot as it prowls its territory at night.

Eyewitness The Amazon

Eyewitness The Amazon
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 74
Release: 2022-12-13
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0744082137

Visit one of the most incredible natural environments, meeting the Amazon's plants and wildlife, and its people A unique, beautifully illustrated guide to the beauty and diversity of the Amazon - the rainforest and the river, its flora and fauna, and the people who live in the region. Applying the award-winning Eyewitness formula to the subject of the largest and most biodiverse tract of tropical rainforest in the world, and the vast river that winds its way through it, this ebook profiles everything from the birds, animals, and insects that live there to the nine South American countries it extends across. Part of DK's best-selling Eyewitness series, which is now getting an exciting makeover, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new "eyewitness feature - fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.

DK Reader Level 2: Rainforest Animals

DK Reader Level 2: Rainforest Animals
Author: Caryn Jenner
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2021-12-21
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0744060664

A colorful rainforest adventure awaits! You’ll meet the many wild and even endangered animals that call the rainforest their home. Did you know that jaguars can live 12-15 years in the wild, and that a toucan's beak looks heavy but is actually hollow and light? Discover many more fascinating facts about rainforest animals in this children’s nature book! This Level 2 reader book is perfect for children ages 5-7 who are developing their reading skills, and are fascinated by animals and the rainforest. Inside, you’ll find: • Amazing photographs that break up the text for young readers who are still building their confidence. • Labeled pictures that build a child’s experience of reading different non-fiction genres. • Fun quizzes that support comprehension skills. Packed with incredible creatures, this rainforest animal book will make reading fun and engaging for children! From chirping birds and croaking frogs to fearsome bears and prowling tigers, they will learn about all the amazing animals of the rainforest! Fun facts are paired with incredible images, providing an ideal balance of words and pictures for young readers. Developed in consultation with leading literacy experts, this animal encyclopedia for children is perfect for helping build general knowledge at the same time as learning to read. It also introduces them to climate change and promotes awareness of the environment. With engaging topics and fun, interactive pages, this four-level series of children’s educational books from DK will help build a lifelong love of reading. It covers a vast range of fascinating subjects to support children as they become confident readers. More titles include Reader Level 2 Hello Hedgehog, Reader Level 3 I’m an Activist, and Reader Level 3 Sporting Greats.

Living in Tropical Rain Forests

Living in Tropical Rain Forests
Author: Tea Benduhn
Publisher: Gareth Stevens
Total Pages: 25
Release: 2008
Genre: Human geography
ISBN: 0836883446

Photographs and simple text introduce readers to various tropical forest environments and the people who live there.

The Rainforest Book

The Rainforest Book
Author: Charlotte Milner
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2021-02-04
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0241518644

Embark on a journey through the enchanting world of the rainforest in Charlotte Milner's beautifully illustrated The Rainforest Book. Sweep aside the liana vines, hop over the giant roots of the kapok tree, and follow the sound of the howler monkey as you venture into the tropical rainforest. Find out about some of the amazing animals that live there, learn about the enormous variety of life-giving plants, and discover why the Amazon rainforest is known as the 'lungs' of our Earth. In this beautiful ebook, Charlotte Milner continues to highlight the important ecological issues faced by our planet, following on from The Bee Book, The Sea Book, and The Bat Book. Did you know that over half of our planet's wildlife live in the rainforest? And that at least 2 metres of rain falls in the rainforest every year? The world's rainforests are packed with amazing animals and plants, from the deadly poison dart frog, to the stinky rafflesia flower - there is plenty to discover! As our planet's climate crisis becomes even more critical, The Rainforest Book is the perfect way to introduce little nature-lovers to this enchanting yet threatened world. This celebration of the rainforest shows children just how important it is, and reminds them that it is up to us to care for our planet and its wildlife.

Looking Closely in the Rain Forest

Looking Closely in the Rain Forest
Author: Frank Serafini
Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2010-08
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1553375432

Through the magic of close-up photography, the author first asks the reader to identify an object found in a rain forest in a super-close-up picture, with the next page revealing the entire picture.

The Rainforest Ecosystem | Kids' Earth Science Book Grade 4 | Children's Environment Books

The Rainforest Ecosystem | Kids' Earth Science Book Grade 4 | Children's Environment Books
Author: Baby Professor
Publisher: Speedy Publishing LLC
Total Pages: 73
Release: 2020-12-31
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1541962575

Learn all about the ecosystem of the rainforest, Earth’s oldest living ecosystem. Understand the characteristics of a rainforest, where they are located and how old some of them are. Examine the plant and animal life in a rainforest, and determine why they are important. What are the threats to the rainforest and how can you help? Start reading today.

Who Lives Here? Rain Forest Animals

Who Lives Here? Rain Forest Animals
Author: Deborah Hodge
Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2008-02
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1554530415

Illustrations and simple text introduce young readers to the animals that live in a rain forest.

Anteaters, Bats & Boas

Anteaters, Bats & Boas
Author: Roxie Munro
Publisher: Holiday House
Total Pages: 43
Release: 2021-08-10
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0823446565

Macaws squawk, snakes coil, and monkeys swing. Follow true-to-size rain forest animals as they journey through a noisy, colorful ecosystem like no other on Earth. Bright, realistic illustrations of a busy Amazon rain forest depict a plethora of creatures-- all drawn at life size!-- going about their daily lives, from a family of three-toed sloths to a four-page, forty inch wide, foldout of an anteater. Simply-written, intriguing descriptions accompany the rich artwork, revealing the animals' habitats and introducing fascinating trivia about the creatures and their ecosystem. A two-page key reveals how all the illustrated spreads fit together into one huge panorama showcasing all four layers of an Amazonian rainforest. Readers can retrace their steps and follow the journey, from the forest floor to the heights of the canopy, revisiting all the unique creatures along the way. Budding conservationists will love this immersive introduction to one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. Over half the world's plant and animal species live in tropical rain forests such as the Amazon. Protecting rain forests from the devastating effects of logging, mining, and climate change is essential to ensure the survival of so many fascinating creatures. A glossary, description of the four layers of the rainforest, an index, a map of rainforests worldwide, and a section on protecting rain forests are included in the backmatter of this well-researched, beautiful picture book. For another life-size journey through a fascinating ecosystem, don't miss Roxie Munro's Dive In! A Booklist Top 10 Sci-Tech Book for Young Readers

Forests, Water and People in the Humid Tropics

Forests, Water and People in the Humid Tropics
Author: M. Bonell
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 970
Release: 2009-12-17
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781139443845

Forests, Water and People in the Humid Tropics is a comprehensive review of the hydrological and physiological functioning of tropical rain forests, the environmental impacts of their disturbance and conversion to other land uses, and optimum strategies for managing them. The book brings together leading specialists in such diverse fields as tropical anthropology and human geography, environmental economics, climatology and meteorology, hydrology, geomorphology, plant and aquatic ecology, forestry and conservation agronomy. The editors have supplemented the individual contributions with invaluable overviews of the main sections and provide key pointers for future research. Specialists will find authenticated detail in chapters written by experts on a whole range of people-water-land use issues, managers and practitioners will learn more about the implications of ongoing and planned forest conversion, while scientists and students will appreciate a unique review of the literature.