"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 . . . Discover the wonder and activity that lie hidden among the roots, above the winding rivers . . . and under the brilliant...

This book includes an overview of rain forests as well as a map showing where they are located. Beautiful, rich, oversized photos enhance the pages along with basic information and an additional factoid about the specific animals living in rain forests.

"Journey through the rainforest and discover the amazing animals that live there."--

Takes a journey through a rain forest, investigating the plants and animals that dwell there.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to jaguars. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to anacondas. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to poison dart frogs. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

This overview of the rain forest is enhanced with acetate pages that allow seeing different views of some scenes.

"A sloth makes its way across a branch. Time for a nap! These slow creatures do not travel very far. But they thrive in their rain forest home! In this fun title, readers will explore the physical and behavioral adaptations that help sloths survive. Leveled text and colorful photos accompany readers on the journey, and special features detailing range, unique adaptations, and diet help highlight key facts about these slow rain forest animals!"--