Tropical Forest Biomes

This volume in the Greenwood Guides to Biomes of the World series covers the lush, beautiful - and rapidly shrinking - tropical forest biomes. The volume covers the two major tropic forest biomes, tropical rainforests and tropical seasonal forests.

Discusses the plants, animals, and characteristics of the tropical rain forest biome.

Describes the different aspects of tropical forests including climate, plants, animals, and people and contains detailed maps of key rainforests in Central America and Southeast Asia, the Amazon and Congo Rain Forests, and forests in New Guinea.

Provides a comprehensive study of desert biomes, that includes maps, photographs, diagrams, and drawings that highlight habitats, species, and ecological relationships.

An immersive, high-interest approach to the highly curricular topic of biomes

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to life in a tropical rain forest. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

Colorful macaws fly gracefully between trees while monkeys howl or chatter from high branches overhead. Many plants and animals display vibrant colors, while others like the sloth hide in plain sight. The tropical rain forest biome is chock full of life, and there are still many questions to be answered about this mysterious region. This informative book invites you to learn about the inner workings of this unique biome where every living thing plays a part in this biome community. Come see how the web of life thrives in the tropical rainforest biome.

"First published in 2017 by Wayland"--Copyright page.