This engaging title introduces readers to one of the richest biomes in the world-the rain forest. A special section on this habitat under threat helps readers use their mapping skills to research endangered rainforest animals.

Includes index.

What are rain forests? -- Rain forests of the world -- The Amazon Rain Forest -- The El Yunque National Forest -- The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve -- The Sinharaja Rain Forest -- The Congo Rain Forest -- The Daintree Rain Forest -- The Harapan Rain Forest -- The Pacific Coastal Rain Forest -- The Valdivian Rain Forest -- Primorsky Krai -- Rain forests in danger.