Explains what tropical rain forests are like, looks at the plants and animals that live in rain forests, and includes information on why tropical rain forests are important and what is being done to save them.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 44-45) and index
Contents:
The rain and heat : how are tropical rain forests different from other ecosystems? Layer upon layer : how is a tropical rain forest organized? A crowded space : what and who live in tropical rain forests? The rain forest's many uses : how do rain forests help people around the world? Delicate balance : what happens as rain forests disappear?
