Books with title Rainforests

What are rainforests and why are they important This book looks at the fragile ecosystem and its destruction over the last fifty years. It looks at whether there can be a balance between people's needs and the well-being of the forests themselves. This book talks about the causes of the destruction of rainforest and also at the positive projects that are already happening to conserve the rainforest. It is also looks at the future of the forests. Opposing viewpoints are given throughout to provide opportunities for discussion and debate.

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.

In the jungles of South Borneo, an orangutan has set up home on a dangerous palm oil plantation. He has been resisting all attempts to move him to the safety of the nearby reservation. When Ben and Zoe arrive to try to help, they discover that illegal logging is taking place. As they investigate, it quickly becomes clear that the orangutan isn't the only one in grave danger.