"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to different rain forest animals. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

Come along on an adventure through the rain forest. Along the way, you'll meet new friends big and small, see amazing sights, and learn all about the creatures that make their home in the rain forest. Told in simple yet lively text built with sight words and using picture icons to aid reading, National Geographic Pre-readers will enchant kids just beginning their journey with books.

"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...

A sloth makes its way across a branch. Time for a nap! These slow creatures do not travel very far. But they thrive in their rain forest home! In this fun title, readers will explore the physical and behavioral adaptations that help sloths survive. Leveled text and colorful photos accompany readers on the journey, and special features detailing range, unique adaptations, and diet help highlight key facts about these slow rain forest animals!

"Explore the amazing world of rain forest chameleons in this carefully leveled text. Vivid photos will pique readers' interest while critical thinking questions and a photo glossary teach them the basics of reading nonfiction"--

"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"--

"Discover red-eyed tree frogs in this carefully crafted text. Colorful photographs will capture readers' imaginations while critical thinking questions and a photo glossary teach them the basics of reading nonfiction"--

Examines the animal species that live in the rain forest, discussing what these animals eat, how they survive in the wild, and where they build their homes.

"The rain forest is a hot, wet place with many kinds of animals. It is my home. I make a lot of sounds but am not a parrot. I sleep a lot but am not a sloth. Can you guess which animal I am by reading the clues in the book?"--

An introduction to eight animals found in the rain forest.