"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. In this exuberant book, discover the wonder and activity that lie hidden among the roots, above the winding rivers ... and under...

Eight-year-old Jack, his seven-year-old sister, Annie, and Peanut the mouse ride in a tree house to the Amazon rain forests, where they encounter giant ants, flesh-eating piranhas, hungry crocodiles, and wild jaguars.

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

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

"A group of animals worries that there's a lion among them, even though lions aren't supposed to live in tropical forests"--

"Bright, realistic illustrations of a busy Amazon rain forest depict a plethora of creatures, all drawn to size, going about their daily lives"--

"Have you ever seen a capybara before? They're the world's largest rodent! Readers will love learning more about these strong swimmers in this fun and engaging book, including where they live and how they grow"--

A lively introduction to the rainforest combines illustrations and diagrams with explanations about the abundant plant and animal life that can be found there.