How are worms helping the forest trees obtain water? Who is munching on the colorful fungus that's growing from a tree trunk? Which neighborhood residents will soon become dinner for the family of hungry woodpecker chicks? And what tiny creatures on the forest floor will feed on the red, orange, and yellow leaves that fall from the trees in autumn? Readers will discover how living things depend on each other and their environment for survival. Like piecing together a jigsaw puzzle, readers will discover connections and interactions between the plants, animals, and other living things that make each natural neighborhood their home.

Welcome to the Forest -- Acorns, Shoots, Leaves, and Roots -- Tree Trunk Nests -- Life on the Forest Floor -- The Forest at Night -- Forest Minibeasts -- Hungry Forest Babies -- Becoming Part of the Forest -- Forest Fungi -- A Carpet of Moss -- A Time for Seeds -- Autumn in the Forest -- Winter Comes Around -- A Forest Food Web.