Life in a Rain Forest

This series offers readers a colorful introduction to ecology. Each book takes an in-depth look at a specific habitat-from a coral reef to a desert-and the plants and animals that make their homes there.

Key Features

Vibrant photos, maps, and illustrations bring each environment to life

Clear age appropriate language explains well-researched information

Sidebars support text and provide exciting facts

Meets curriculum standards for the study of biomes

Glossary, sources of further information, and index

A rain forest has three main layers-a floor, a canopy, and a zone of trees and vegetation in between-and each its own distinctive characteristics and wildlife. This book shows what happens at all levels and how the vegetation depend on each other to maintain their vibrant but fragile ecosystem.