The tropical rain forest : discover this wet biome / Philip Johansson.
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TextSeries: Johansson, Philip. Discover the world's biomes ; Publisher: Berkeley Heights, NJ : Enslow Elementary, [2015]Copyright date: ©2015Description: 48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cmContent type: - text
- unmediated
- volume
- 0766064204
- 9780766064201
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
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.
"Originally published as The tropical rain forest: a web of life in 2004."
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The eating machines -- The tropical rain forest biome -- Tropical rain forest communities -- Tropical rain forest plants -- Tropical rain forest animals -- Words to know -- Learn more.
Have you ever wondered why plants in the tropical rain forest have such colorful flowers? Or why a sloth has algae living in its fur? The tropical rain forest is home to a vast variety of plants and animals not found anywhere else in the world. Learn how plants and animals adapt to the climate of the biome, and how each member of the community plays a part in the web of life.