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Have you ever been to a rain forest? Many plants and animals live in the rain forest where it is warm; it is a good place for growing things.

Come; see the Amazon River flowing through the largest rain forest on Earth.

In this captivating book, the author [who, when he was four years old, sat on the tail of an alligator] brings the rain forest to life for the young reader. Charming, colorful pictures accompany the text; upper elementary grade readers will enjoy discovering the plants and animals that make their homes here. While exploring the ecology of the rain forest, readers will learn about old-growth forests, the forest floor, the understory, and the forest’s canopy. Young readers interested in plants and animals will enjoy learning how each species fits into the rain forest’s ecosystem.

Also included is a listing with contact information of Rain Forest organizations.

Highly recommended. ( )

very detailed about the different things that can be found in the rainforest. it focusses on all aspects of the rainforest: the animals, fruits, where they are located in the world, the temperature.
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This lively easy reader introduces young readers to many of the wondrous plants and animals of the rain forest while exploring its diverse and beautiful landscape through rich illustrations. (Source: Amazon.com)

Arthur Dorros’s interest in the tropics began at a young age--when he sat on the tail of an alligator. He has since visited rain forests in many parts of the world. This book takes a close-up look at rain forests, home to more kinds of animals and plants than anywhere else on earth. (Source: The book's back cover)