Although tropical rainforests cover less than 7% of the
Earth's surface they are home to 50% of all living species on Earth.
According to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), overall tropical deforestation rates this decade are 8.5 percent higher than during the 1990s. While this figure pertains to all forests in the world’s tropics, researchers believe the loss of primary tropical rainforest—the wildest and most diverse swaths—has increased by as much as 25 percent since the 1990s.
From Scientific American - "Measuring the Daily Destruction of the World's Rainforests"
The Biodiversity of the Rainforest
Baird's Tapir
Rain Forest by
Follow the rain-forest expert Nalini Nadkarni as she climbs through layers of foliage, from the dark forest floor to the misty cloud canopy that teems with life. Visit the world's most amazing habitat to see its huge variety of flora and fauna, from anteaters to pitcher plants, from piranhas to bromeliads. Readers open the panoramic gatefold to see which spectacular creatures live in each of the rain forest's layers, then turn the acetates to reveal how the ancient Mayans worshipped at the jungle Temple of the Jaguar in 700 B.C. The journey ends in the giddy heights of the uppermost treetops, where few scientists dare to explore.
A Rainforest Habitat by
A Rainforest Habitat introduces the huge trees, colorful flowers, and other plants in South American tropical rain forests. This fascinating book also outlines the insects, amphibians, and mammals.
Journey into the Rainforest by
The tropical rainforest is the home of millions of little known, exotic plants and animals. Unfortunately, many of them are threatened by extinction. Every year, an area of the rainforest the size of Britain is destroyed. Journey into the Rainforest is an adventurous but also educational foray into the heart of the wildest, least explored place on earth. Tim Knight, a naturalist with a long experience in rainforest conservation, takes young readers on a tour of "the wonderful surprises and hidden secrets" of the rainforest. Paddling upstream in a canoe, taking a bumpy ride in the back of a truck, walking at night to avoid the heat, and flying above the tree-tops in a small plane, we explore the rainforest from its floor up to the canopy and beyond. Our entertaining and knowledgeable guide takes us into the depths of the rainforest, where we encounter egrets and iridescent butterflies, flash floods and mangrove swamps, a blue-banded kingfisher and a "six o'clock" cicada, as well as geckos, barking deer, luminous fungi, moths as big as dinner plates, pit vipers and scorpions, the nibung palm, orchids, termites, and more. We discover that tree canopies form an impenetrable umbrella and that a stick insect can become practically invisible. We learn how to find our way in the forest, how to tap liana stems for water, how animals and plants survive in the forest canopy, and a myriad more things we never imagined before. The flora and fauna of the rainforest are captured in stunning wildlife photography, while lively, experienced authorial voice guides us on this tour of the "lungs of the planet". A glossary and index conclude the book. A real-life adventure and a hands-on educational tool, Journey into the Rainforest is a feast for the eye and the mind.
Rainforest Food Chains by
What do tapirs eat? What is a jaguar's favorite food? Which plant eats insects and spiders? Read this book to find out who eats who in a rainforest! What do tapirs eat? What is a jaguar's favorite food? Which plant eats insects and spiders? Read this book to find out who eats who in a rainforest! Contents include: What is a rainforest food web? What is a rainforest food chain? What is a producer in a rainforest? What is a primary consumer in a rainforest? What is a secondary consumer in a rainforest? What is a decomposer in a rainforest? How are rainforest food chains different in different places? What Happens to a food web when a food chain breaks down? How can we protect the environment and rainforest food chains?
A Walk in the Rainforest by
Written and illustrated by a 14 year-old in 1992, this best-selling book has introduced a whole generation to the wonders of a very important habitat. Following XYZ the Ant, young readers walk through the alphabet and engage in fun alliterations about the amazing anteater, majestic macaw, and quiet quetzal along with the other inhabitants they encounter in the rainforest. The colorful illustrations were done in magic marker. Itreaches a large age range because the large text is for young readers, while smaller text is for you or more advanced children. Kristin Joy Pratt (A Swim through the Sea) once again successfully inspires a generation of children about one of the most precious and fragile realms on Earth. A 48-page teachers guide (sold separately) is a valuable educators companion. Please note: The text of the board book edition is simplified. In addition it does not include the sidebar informationabout the animals that appears in the hardback and paperback editions.
Up a Rainforest Tree by
What lives in the canopy of a rainforest tree? How big are some of the spiders in the rainforest? Why do we need rainforests? You are about to go on an amazing journey. Grab your backpack and your notebook, and come with us to the Amazon Rainforest. Use the map to help you climb the trunk of one of the tallest trees in the rainforest. Your field guide will tell you all you need to know about the amazing animals and plants of the rainforest. Learn about the influence of human actions on this fragile ecosystem, and what the future holds. Book jacket.
Tropical Rainforests by
Tropical rainforests are home to brilliantly colored birds and spider monkeys that swing like acrobats. Here, tiny tadpoles, lizards, and crabs live in sky-high penthouse mini-ponds formed in the leaves of rootless plants. The understory and forest floor swarm with insects, worms, frogs, toads, and millions of marching army ants. But beware! There are poisonous butterflies, frogs, and insects; venomous snakes; and plants that can paralyze. Now, you can enter this wild world! Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon has teamed up with the Smithsonian Institution to take you on an exotic, full-color photographic adventure.
How Monkeys Make Chocolate by
If tropical rainforests seem like far-off places that you'll only ever see in the movies, it may be difficult to believe that you have an almost daily connection to them. Take a bite of your favorite candy bar, pour a glass of cola, or relieve minor aches and pains with an aspirin; each of these common actions is made possible by unique resources from the world's rainforests. Biologist and writer Adrian Forsyth draws readers into the rainforests of South and Central America, Africa, and Asia with first-hand stories and photographs of the people, animals, and plants. Aboriginal communities and a vast number of animals have been thriving in these forests for centuries. However, many North Americans are just beginning to understand the richness of rainforests: What tastes or poisons or cures hide in every leaf; which insects depend on each variety of plant; which fruits feed birds and which feed bats or monkeys. His adventures reveal amazing origins to products that are common to us and easily found at the corner store or neighborhood pharmacy. With this visual force and sagacious words of experience, Forsyth gracefully instills a deep wonder for the rainforests' web of life and the importance of conserving these forests of plenty.
Rain Forest Animals by
What is a rain forest? Where can you find a toucan? How do spider monkeys travel through the rain forest? Learn where rain forest animals live, how they hide, and how people are learning to protect this habitat.
A Is for Anaconda by
At one time rainforests covered about 14% of the earth's surface;now they're reduced to just 6%. As home to some of the mostdiverse plant and animal species ever known, this decline hasgrave implications for both man and animal kingdoms. A is forAnaconda: A Rainforest Alphabet explores the world's rainforestsas it explains their important role and showcases their wonders.Nature writer Anthony Fredericks gives an A-Z tour of the many facets and fascinating facts of these tropical environments. Exotic inhabitants including the basilisk lizard and kinkajou are highlighted, along with explanations of forest structure such asunderstory and canopy.In A is for Anaconda young readers will meet the many endangeredplant and animal species, understand the progression of afood web, and appreciate why the rainforest has been called the"world's medicine chest."Anthony D. (Tony) Fredericks is a frequent traveler to the rainforests of Hawaiiand Central America. He is the author of many nature and animal books forchildren, including several award-winning titles. When not visiting classroomsacross the country, Tony teaches education courses at York College in York, PA.Laura Regan is nationally known for her rich, contemporary style of paintingand her many award-winning children's books featuring exotic flora and fauna.Her artwork has been used to raise funds for many wildlife organizations. Lauralives in the Bay Area in California.
Chocolate by
Chocolate milk, chocolate fudge, chocolate frosting on chocolate cake. Children love chocolate, and this book, filled with fun facts, introduces them to the flavor's exotic story. It begins in the rainforests of South America with the bitter seeds of a strange tree. The Aztecs served their human sacrifices chocolate mixed with blood. Conquistadors sent chocolate home to Spain where, sweetened with sugar, it became the rage among aristocrats. But not until 1847 was the first solid chocolate candy made, and only in the past century has the sacred treasure of ancient kings become the popular treat of millions. Profusely illustrated and meticulously researched, Chocolate accompanies a major exhibition that travels from Chicago's Field Museum to 10 other sites.
Looking for Jaguar by
Looking for Jaguar takes you on an expedition through the world's rain forests. In Costa Rica you will trek across a jungle in the clouds. In Brazil you will canoe among treetops. In Belize you will stand in the spattering rain listening to howler monkeys roar. In Borneo you will cling to a rope bridge high in the canopy. And what will you see? Astonishing things: A flower three feet in diameter that stinks like rotting meat An antelope so small and a frog so large that both are the same size A flying snake A tree that walks Astonishing -- and true!
Rainforest by
A comprehensive modern reference book all about rainforests for confident readers. This book is far more than a collection of bugs and butterflies. It explores rainforests by continent, so the young reader gains first hand experience of the contrasts between the flora and fauna of South America, Africa, and India. It introduces indigenous people who reveal age-old secrets of survival in the forest. It explores how rainforests are exploited for every day products in everyones' homes. The latest research reveals newly discovered creatures unique to this book, and the current threat level to our planet as we continue to destroy Earth's most diverse habitat. Fantastic photos, structured layouts, and age-appropriate vocabulary entice newly confident readers into the world of information books. Data boxes, maps, and stats encourage related numeracy and science skills. Vetted by literacy experts.
Rainforest (Level 2) - Internet Referenced by
A fantastic brand new addition to the Beginners series, each of which is designed to provide an informative introduction to non-fiction subjects for young readers. Terrific reading practice for children who prefer fact to fiction.
Rainforests by
LEVEL 5 - READING FLUENTLY (yellow) At this level there will be a more sophisticated range of sentences, vocabulary and language features. Includes glossary and index. Rainforests are a fascinating nonfiction topic for children, and this book is an engaging introduction to all aspects of this amazing environment. Starting with the essential question, "What is a rainforest?" Kingfisher Readers L5: Rainforests by James Harrison covers the geography, climate, the diverse and colorful animal life, and the people and resources we find there. Throughout the text, more than three dozen challenging words are subtly introduced, and a glossary and index at the back help readers stretch their vocabulary. The amazing photography and artwork work seamlessly with the text to help independent readers build their fluency and their confidence with this interesting subject.
The Most Beautiful Roof in the World by
Journey along with Dr.Meg Lowman, a scientist who, with the help of slings, suspended walkways, and mountain-climbing equipment, has managed to ascend into one of our planet's least accessible and most fascinating ecosystems--the rain-forest canopy.'Fresh in outlook and intriguing in details, this book will strengthen any library collection on the rainforest.'--Booklist
Rainforests by
Beautiful Photos And Text Examines The Issues Faced By Rainforest Habitats And How They Can Be Saved.
Rainforests by
Look at nature's precious resources, examine how they benefit us, the ways we harm them, and what we can do to protect them for future generations. "Green Facts" provide statistics and invite debate.
Rainforests by 
Rainforest Birds by
From the scarlet-plumed macaw to the monkey-eating eagle, this colorful book introduces the unique and beautiful birds that live in the jungles of the world.
DK Guide to Birds by
is perfect for children fascinated by animals and eager to learn much more about them.
Toucans and Other Birds by
- Focuses on unique characteristics of amazing rain forest creatures and their adaptations to the environment- Features vivid photos closely matched to clear text- Labels on photos reinforce key vocabulary- Supports the early elementary science curriculum- Written by an elementary school teacher and developed in consultation with a reading specialist, Susan Nations, M. Ed., to promote vocabulary, comprehension, and other aspects of reading proficiency- Lists print and web sources of further information- Includes Table of Contents, Glossary, Index
Macaws by
A rainbow of color flies through the rain forest! Macaws are covered in bright feathers from head to tail. Read Macaws to find out how these colorful birds live in the rain forests.
Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds by
See what the ruby-throated hummingbird has in common with the rofous hummingbird. Learn what sets it apart from the turkey vulture. Readers will compare key traits of ruby-throated hummingbirds--their appearance, behavior, habitat, and life cycle--to traits of other birds. Charts and sidebars support key ideas and provide details. Through gathering information about similarities and differences, readers will make connections and draw conclusions about what makes this animal a bird and how birds are alike and different from each other.
Toco Toucans by
See what the toco toucan has in common with the tropical kingbird. Learn what sets it apart from the rock wren. Readers will compare key traits of toco toucans--their appearance, behavior, habitat, and life cycle--to traits of other birds. Charts and sidebars support key ideas and provide details. Through gathering information about similarities and differences, readers will make connections and draw conclusions about what makes the toco toucan a bird and how birds are alike and different from each other.
Snakes by
YIKES!!! Join naturalist Nic Bishop for a closer look at scaly, scary snakes! Snakes are scaly, scary, silent predators. They use powerful venom or crushing strength to overwhelm their victims. Then they swallow them whole! With breathtaking full-page images, Sibert Medal-winning photographer Nic Bishop introduces the terrifying and beautiful world of snakes. The simple, engaging text presents both basic information and captivating details about the appearance, habits, and remarkable abilities of these amazing reptiles. An index and glossary are included, along with an author's note detailing his research and the fun stories behind the photographs.
Guam's Brown Tree Snakes by
On the tropical island of Guam, there's a serious problem. It's long and brown and is slithering everywhere--including inside people's houses! The brown tree snake first arrived in Guam in the 1940s after hitching a ride on a ship sailing from the South Pacific. It found a new island home that was warm, had lots of food, and was free of predators. The snake multiplied quickly--and now millions roam Guam, devouring every small animal in their path and causing major environmental problems. In Guam's Brown Tree Snakes: Hanging Out, students will learn all about these animal invaders. The fascinating account describes how brown tree snakes first arrived in Guam, how they spread throughout the island, how they are affecting native wildlife and people, and what scientists are doing to control their population and stop them from spreading to other places. Large color photos, maps, and fact boxes enrich the dramatic details. Written in narrative format, this series is sure to keep young readers engaged.
Boa Constrictors by
An introduction to boa constrictors including a description of their appearance and information on where they live, what they eat, how they produce young, and the dangers that boa constrictor snakes face.
Pythons by
An introduction to pythons including a description of their appearance and information on where they live, what they eat, how they produce young, and the dangers that python snakes face.
Coral Snakes by
Introduces characteristics, habitat, and behaviors of the Coral snake.
Green Tree Pythons by
High up in a rain forest tree is a bright snake! It's a green tree python, and its color helps it hide. Read Green Tree Pythonto discover the unusual way these snakes trap their prey.
Pit Vipers by
Describes the physical features, habitat, hunting, and mating methods of pit vipers, which include rattlesnakes, copperheads, cottonmouths, bushmasters, and fer-de-lances.
SeeMore Readers: Giant Snakes - Level 2 by
SeeMore Readers are designed for every young reader. Large, bright pictures instantly engage readers in the subject. Exciting yet simple text provides the information that kids, parents, and teachers wantfrom key facts to fascinating trivia. Each Reader is a fun invitation to read, observe, and see more!
Green Anaconda by
In Green Anaconda, young readers follow anacondas as they learn about their natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, life cycle, and behavior. Age-appropriate text paired with colorful photographs will engage young readers as they discover how the world's heaviest snake adapts to its environment for survival. With high-set eyes and nostrils, the green anaconda is able to stay completely underwater while stalking its prey. Green Anaconda includes such useful and fun learning features as a detailed diagram of a full-grown male lion next to an image of a green anaconda to compare their girth.
Army Ants by
In tropical areas of Africa, South America, Central America, and Asia, army ants are an important part of nature's clean-up crew, eating small dead or dying creatures. Millions of army ants work together to tear off small bits of food and carry the pieces back to their nest. Follow these ants as the army advances, searching for food and carrying it home for their queen and their young.
Ants, Bees and Wasps by
They are among the world's smallest creatures, yet somehow they thrive. This series takes a close look at the unique traits of beetles, centipedes, and other minibeasts and suggests ways that young readers can observe them in their natural habitats.
Killer Ants by
Deep in a tropical forest, a million soldiers are on the march. They hold their heads high. Their huge hooked jaws are wide open. They are ready to do battle. Nothing can stand in the way of the flesh-eating killer ants, who bite their victims and tear them to pieces to carry to their nests for food. These ferocious ants live all over the world--different killer ant species include army ants in Central and South America, red fire ants in the southern United States, and bulldog ants in Australia. This intriguingly written and intricately ilustrated picture book about the varied appearances, development processes, habitats, social behavior, and hunting behavior of killer ants will make readers shudder deliciously with fear as they marvel at the ants' extraordinary lives.
Ants by
Ants are some of the world's most fascinating insects! This book's easy-to-read text and larger-than-life color photos bring the ant's world to life, introducing readers to an ant's diet, habitat, enemies, and methods of defense. Diagrams help readers investigate the concept of metamorphosis and identify body parts, from the ant's antennae to its stinger. The digestive, respiratory, and circulatory systems are also described. A step-by-step approach to scientific classification helps place ants within the order Hymenoptera. Readers are also encouraged to consider the benefits and drawbacks of ants, as well as how they impact our daily lives. From honey pot ants to army ants, young entomologists will enjoy uncovering the lives of these amazing creatures. Informative sidebars and Bug Bytes aim to peak readers' interest, while bolded glossary terms, phonetic spellings, and an index enhance readability. Checkerboard is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
Secret of the Plant-Killing Ants ... and More! by
Welcome to the world of astonishing ants. Journey with scientists as they use X-rays to see what happens inside these tiny insects when they breathe. Readers will discover how ants smell one another's jobs using chemical business cards. Travel to Panama, where British scientists spend hot and humid summers studying army ants. Readers find out how these carnivorous ants create high-speed trails to bring fast food to the colony.
Bullet Ants Sting! by
"Ouch! Bullet ants cause a sting that actually hurts like a gunshot. If that is not scary enough, these feisty ants can live in a colony of 3,000. Full-color photographs show off in vivid detail how these insects live, with maps and other amazing graphics to wow every one of your readers. Readers get to explore the science of why the sting hurts so much and why it lasts for hours."
Termites by
We often think of termites as destroyers rather than builders. True, they are damaging little creatures as they tunnel through wood, but termites can actually be beneficial in many ways. Extensive mounds and tunnels under the ground improve soil quality. Students will find out about nest builders, the mound builders, and the hierarchy of a termite colony through this informative life science edition.
Botflies Terrify! by
"There's no way around it, botflies are super gross. These winged insects start as larvae that need a host to live, and sometimes that host is human. Readers learn how these maggots live their parasitic lives with the help of some hosts that certainly don't appreciate their company. With full-color photographs showing these gross creatures up close and personal, readers will enjoy, or maybe revile, these creatures at work, laying eggs that become the next larvae burrowing into flesh before they become full-grown botflies."
Rain Forest Animals by
What is a rain forest? Where can you find a toucan? How do spider monkeys travel through the rain forest? Learn where rain forest animals live, how they hide, and how people are learning to protect this habitat.
Jaguar by 
Jaguars by
After a jaguar mother gives birth to her cubs in a hidden den, she fiercely protects them for many months. So begins the life of a baby jaguar. In this coming-of-age introduction to the biggest wildcats in the world, children will learn all about a baby jaguar's daily life, how the mother cares for it, teaches it to hunt, and prepares it for life as an adult. The colorful interior spreads and gorgeous photos of the adorable baby jaguars are sure to delight emergent readers.
Jaguars by
Creeping quietly through a jungle, a jaguar stays hidden in the leaves. Learn more about these powerful, spotted creatures in Jaguars.
Jaguars by 
Jaguarundi by
In 2008, while jogging along the Rio Grande River in South Texas, Matthew Webster spotted something moving. He made out the sleek, dark outline of a cat-like animal. Matthew thought that he had caught a glimpse of the elusive Gulf Coast jaguarundi. The last confirmed sighting of this creature in the United States was in 1986, however. Could this rare animal still be living in the U.S.' In Jaguarundi: Otter Cat, kids go on a real-life adventure with wildlife biologists Linda Laack and Arturo Caso as they track these endangered animals in the wild. Along the way, children will discover the jaguarundi's life cycle, diet, behavior, and physical characteristics and find out what can be done to save this amazing animal. Large, full-color photos and a dramatic narrative format will keep readers turning the pages. Jaguarundi: Otter Cat is part of Bearport's America's Hidden Animal Treasures series.
Three-Toed Sloths by
From long, sharp claws to extra bones in their necks that allow them to turn their heads 270 degrees, three-toed sloths have many special adaptations that suit them well to their arboreal homes. This engaging volume divulges some of the evolutionary tricks these animals have developed over time to help them survive in their habitats. Easy-to-follow text and captivating photographs accompanied by thoughtful captions make this book a high-energy ride about some very low-energy creatures.
A Little Book of Sloth by
Cozy up with adorable baby sloths in this irresistible photographic picture book. Hang around just like a sloth and get to know the delightful residents of the Avarios Sloth Sanctuary in Costa Rica, the world's largest sloth orphanage. You'll fall in love with bad-boy Mateo, ooh and ahh over baby Biscuit, and want to wrap your arms around champion cuddle buddy Ubu! From British filmmaker and sloth expert Lucy Cooke comes a hilarious, heart-melting photographic picture book starring the laziest--and one of the cutest--animals on the planet.
Three-Toed Sloths by
Mother three-toed sloths give birth to their young while hanging in a tree! So begins the life of a baby three-toed sloth one of the slowest animals on Earth. In this coming-of-age introduction to these fascinating mammals, readers will learn all about baby three-toed sloths and how most of what they do eat and sleep is done high up in the treetops of the Amazon jungle. The colorful interior spreads and gorgeous photos of three-toed sloth babies are sure to delight emergent readers.
The Sloth by
How slow is a sloth? Sloths are slower than any other mammal on Earth! In this book, young readers will learn many outrageous facts about this unique mammal.
Let's Look at Sloths by
What animal has shaggy fur and long claws and sleeps in a tree? Sloths! But do you know how sloths find food? Or why their fun can look green? Read this book to find out! Learn all about different animals in the Animal Close-Ups series--part of the Lightning Bolt Books(tm) collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books(tm) bring nonfiction topics to life!
Vicious Monkeys by
"Monkeys are some of the most popular animals at the zoo, and with good reason. They're mischievous, funny, and endearing, but these charming beings can be very dangerous, too. Like all animals, when they feel threatened, they lash out. Monkeys have large, piercing teeth they can use as deadly weapons. They're also surprisingly strong. There's so much to learn about these primates, and this accessible volume contains the most important facts readers will want to know."
Monkeys by
Photographs and simple text explore the daily activities of monkeys in the Amazon rainforest.
Apes and Monkeys by
Lena Todd is the perfect spy. Nobody suspects the flirtatious debutante could be a rebel against London's vicious elite--not even the ruthless Will Carver, the one man she can't twist around her little finger. Will Carver is more than man; he's a verwolfen, and he wants nothing to do with the dangerous beauty who drives him to the very edge of control. But when he finds Lena in possession of a coded letter, he realizes she's in a world of trouble. To protect her, he'll have to seduce the truth from her before it's too late.
Spider Monkeys by
Long-limbed spider monkeys are noisy members of the monkey family. From food to homes to behaviors, learn the facts on these tree-swinging primates.
Tamarin Monkeys by
Known for their wild hair, tamarin monkeys are an at-risk member of the monkey family. From food to homes to behavior, learn the facts on these endangered primates.
Howler Monkey by
There's a good reason why the howler monkey got its name its howls aren't just loud, they are louder than any other monkey in the forest. In fact, this little noisemaker is one of the loudest animals in the world! Its booming sounds can be heard for at least a mile (1.6 km). These are just some of the surprising facts kids will discover as they learn about the howls, growls, and roars that these noisy creatures make. Eye-popping photos and clear, easy-to-read text will engage emergent readers as they come face-to-face with these animal loudmouths. In addition, children discover where the animals live, how they stay safe, and the different ways their sounds help them communicate with each other and tell other howler monkeys to stay away! A "Sound Check" chart at the end of the book compares the decibel level of the howler monkey to everyday objects, including an airplane, a lawnmower, and a train engine.
Squirrel Monkeys by
After a mother squirrel monkey gives birth to her baby, she will carry it on her back, carefully wrapping her tail around the young one to keep it near her. So begins the life of a baby squirrel monkey. In this coming-of-age introduction to these adorable jungle babies, readers will see how the little monkeys learn how to communicate with each other, find food, and move swiftly among the tallest tree branches in the Amazon. The colorful interior spreads and gorgeous photos of squirrel monkey babies are sure to delight emergent readers.
Capuchin Monkeys by
Capuchins are cute and clever members of the monkey family. From food to homes to behavior, learn the facts on these pink-faced primates.
Monkeys by
An introduction to the history, physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of monkeys.
Spider Monkey by
In the highest branches of a rain forest tree, a monkey is hanging by its tail from a branch as it gathers tasty leaves with its small hands. The acrobatic tree-dweller is a spider monkey, and it's foraging for food high in the treetops with members of its family. Filled with information perfectly suited to the abilities and interests of its second-grade audience, this colorful, fact-filled volume introduces young readers to the everyday life of a spider monkey. How is the animal's body adapted to its treetop life? What does a spider monkey eat? How does it move from tree to tree? And how do spider monkey families spend their days and raise their young? Throughout the book, readers are encouraged to make scientific observations based on the book's images and answer questions about the lives and physical characteristics of these agile creatures. This innovative approach to teaching about wild animals gives young scientists the chance not only to read and learn the facts, but also to develop their own powers of observation and critical thinking.
Mandrill Monkeys by
Known for their funky noses, mandrills are colorful members of the monkey family. From food to homes to behavior, learn the facts on these land-dwelling monkeys.
Pink River Dolphins by
A mother pink river dolphin gives birth to its baby in the water. So begins the life of a little pink river dolphin calf. In this coming-of-age introduction to these river mammals, readers will see how a pink river dolphin calf is cared for by its mother, how it spends its day, and how it uses sound to find food in the dark and murky water. The colorful interior spreads and gorgeous photos of pink river dolphin babies are sure to delight emergent readers.
Cougar by
Early one evening in October 2011, Gail Loveman heard a strange noise coming from outside her house in Boulder, Colorado. She looked through the glass door leading to her backyard and was shocked by what she saw. There, standing on her porch, was a cougar! Because cougars are solitary animals that avoid contact with humans, it's rare to see a cougar in the wild, and very unusual to see one near a house. In Cougar: A Cat With Many Names, kids will go on a real-life adventure with wildlife biologists as they investigate changes in the range of cougars as humans settle in the animals' territories. Along the way, children will learn how these powerful cats hunt for food, raise their young, and adapt to life in mountains, forests, deserts, plains, and wetlands. Large, full-color photos and a dramatic narrative format will keep readers turning the pages. Cougar: A Cat With Many Names is part of Bearport's America's Hidden Animal Treasures series.
Catfish by
This title introduces young readers to the catfish, the fish with whiskers! Easy-to-read text examines the catfish's habitat and distribution. Readers will learn about the catfish's color, size, and shape. The fish's anatomy is examined, as are its keen senses and their roles in hunting and defense. Catfish prey is discussed, as are the catfish's predators, including human fishers. Bolded glossary terms, phonetic spellings, and an index enhance readability for xtreme ichthyologists. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Eels by
This title introduces young readers to the eel, the fish that looks like a snake! Easy-to-read text examines the eel's habitat and distribution. Readers will learn about the eel's color, size, and shape. The fish's anatomy is examined, as are its senses and their roles in hunting and defense. Eel prey is discussed, as are the eel's predators, including human fishers. Bolded glossary terms, phonetic spellings, and an index enhance readability for xtreme ichthyologists. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Deadly Pufferfish by
At rest, the pufferfish looks like a regular fish, but when its alarmed, watch out! Pufferfish quickly suck in water or air to blow up like a balloon. Many also have sharp spines for protection. These two defenses chase away most enemies. However, the pufferfish also produces one of the deadliest poisons in the world. Eating even a tiny amount of pufferfish is enough to kill many animals, even humans. Amazing photographs allow readers to swim in for a close-up view of these deadly creatures.
Piranhas by
Piranhas are known for their razor sharp teeth and insatiable appetite for meat. Readers will be introduced to this often-misunderstood animal through fact sheets and captivating photographs. A high-interest topic sure to grab even the most reluctant readers.
Arapaima by
In the Amazon River lives one of the largest freshwater fish on Earth--the arapaima. This huge river hunter can grow up to 10 feet long and weigh 400 pounds. In its watery home, the arapaima is an apex predator. It hunts for fish and birds, but none of its animal neighbors are large enough or powerful enough to catch this giant fish! Filled with information perfectly suited to the abilities and interests of its primarygrade audience, this colorful, fact-filled book gives readers a chance to learn about the lives of apex predators. The book will also help readers develop their powers of observation and challenge them with activities and critical-thinking questions about the arapaima's physical characteristics, its everyday life, and its hunting abilities.
Stingrays by
Introduces young readers to the fascinating and incredible underwater world of stingrays.
Keel-billed Toucan
Toco Toucan
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Ocelot
Margay
Jaguarundi