A lushly illustrated introduction to one of the world's most
complicated ecosystems, the rain forest, from Washington
Post/Children's Book Guild Award winner Gail Gibbons
Nature's Green Umbrella continues to inspire an interest in rain
forests among young readers. Whether in the classroom or the home, kids
enjoy exploring the colorful detailed drawings of animals and plants,
all clearly labeled.
In a tropical rain forest, as much as 240 inches of rain may fall in a
single year. Beneath the treetop canopy, the rain forest bursts with
plant and animal life. But only if we know how important rain forests
are to the whole world will we truly understand the need to protect
them.
Through colorful illustrations and interesting text, this book discusses
the climate, plants, and animals that make up a tropical rain forest.
"A scientifically accurate book which depicts the complex world of
rain forests in easily understood text and sumptuous illustrations. The
geography, climate and ecology of the rain forest are explained and the
illustrations teem with the flora and fauna."--Children's Literature