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Illustrated guide to the plants, animals, and insects found in the world's tropical rain forests.

Describes the climatic conditions of the rain forest as well as the different layers of plants and animals that comprise the ecosystem.

In "Holiday Special," it's the last day of school before the winter holidays begin and the kids take a trip to Murph's (Dolly Parton) recycling plant. In "All Dried Up," Phoebe, always the caring soul, goes on a crusade to save the animals and plants of the desert--and discovers how well they take care of themselves. In "In the Rain Forest," it's Earth Day, and the kids discover how cocoa pods, mud puddles and bugs all play a part in the wondrous...

Describes tropical rain forests, including where they are located and the various plants and animals that live and interact there.

"Meg Lowman was always fascinated by the natural world above her head. The colors, the branches, and, most of all, the leaves and mysterious organisms living there. As a scientist, Meg set out to climb up and investigate the rain forest tree canopies-- and to be the first scientist to do so. But she encountered challenge after challenge. Male teachers would not let her into their classrooms, the high canopy was difficult to get to, and worst of all,...

Takes a journey through a rain forest, investigating the plants and animals that dwell there.

The future of the Rain Forest of the Macaw depends on a scientist and a young Indian boy as they search for a nameless butterflyduring one day in the rain forest.

Prowl through the undergrowth and meet the amazing creatures that lurk there.

An exciting introduction to life in the Amazonian rain forest.