Discusses the rain forest climate and the many endangered species that live there, including tigers, spider monkeys, and sun bears.

Presents the harmful effects deforestation, global warming, and hunting have on endangered species of tropical and temperate rain forest ecosystems. Introduces conservation efforts and ways for readers to get involved. Includes maps, diagrams, and reading quiz. This title provides a valuable resource for STEM programs while supporting the Common Core State Standards.

South American Rainforest Animals is aimed at young children. The brightly coloured pictures of the endangered animals from the tropical rainforest are designed to develop language and promote understanding of how important it is to keep the rainforests and reduce our impact on the environment. The book brings readers up close with rainforest animals and plants that are in danger of extinction because of the loss of habitat that occurs when their forest homes are cleared. Young children will enjoy exploring every page of this book.

In this beautiful search-and-find book, readers are invited to find a variety of endangered animals within their habitats. Densely detailed landscapes of a rainforest, coral reef, mountains and skies are harbouring within them numbats, and snow leopards and mountain gorillas. Isabella Bunnell's glorious watercolours makes the job of scouring the images even more fun. At the back of the book a glossary lends an additional educational element, describing each species in detail and explaining why they are endangered. In these urgent times, awareness of the rich bio-diversity of our planet has never been more vital. This is a great way of getting children as young as three engaging with environmental issues. Reviews: Vibrantly illustrated, this is an important book that all children should read...books like these raise awareness in the people we need to educate the most--the children who will inherit the perilous habitats we are leaving behind. -- Kids Book Review This most stunning search-and-find book of endangered animals is a complete gem -- Picturebooks Blogger A beautiful way to introduce children to the concept of habitats as well as the importance of a balanced ecosystem. -- School Library Journal

Describes the characteristics of tropical rain forests, examines the plight of its endangered animals, and discusses how readers can help save these threatened areas.

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A colorful rainforest adventure awaits! You’ll meet the many wild and even endangered animals that call the rainforest their home. Did you know that jaguars can live 12-15 years in the wild, and that a toucan's beak looks heavy but is actually hollow and light? Discover many more fascinating facts about rainforest animals in this children’s nature book! This Level 2 reader book is perfect for children ages 5-7 who are developing their reading skills, and are fascinated by animals and the rainforest. Inside, you’ll find: • Amazing photographs that break up the text for young readers who are still building their confidence. • Labeled pictures that build a child’s experience of reading different non-fiction genres. • Fun quizzes that support comprehension skills. Packed with incredible creatures, this rainforest animal book will make reading fun and engaging for children! From chirping birds and croaking frogs to fearsome bears and prowling tigers, they will learn about all the amazing animals of the rainforest! Fun facts are paired with incredible images, providing an ideal balance of words and pictures for young readers. Developed in consultation with leading literacy experts, this animal encyclopedia for children is perfect for helping build general knowledge at the same time as learning to read. It also introduces them to climate change and promotes awareness of the environment. With engaging topics and fun, interactive pages, this four-level series of children’s educational books from DK will help build a lifelong love of reading. It covers a vast range of fascinating subjects to support children as they become confident readers. More titles include Reader Level 2 Hello Hedgehog, Reader Level 3 I’m an Activist, and Reader Level 3 Sporting Greats.