"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...

Come along on an adventure through the rain forest. Along the way, you'll meet new friends big and small, see amazing sights, and learn all about the creatures that make their home in the rain forest. Told in simple yet lively text built with sight words and using picture icons to aid reading, National Geographic Pre-readers will enchant kids just beginning their journey with books.

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

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

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, reproduction, and habitat of frogs that live in the rain forest.

"Examines the animal species that live in the rain forest, discussing what these animals eat, how they survive in the wild, and where they build their homes." --

"Simple text and photographs describe rain forest animal adaptations"--Provided by publisher.

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.

"Using the alphabet book format the rainforest is explored and explained. A poem explains each topic followed by detailed expository text. Topics include Brazil, epiphytes, gorillas, Kapok tree and nocturnal"--Provided by publisher.