Theresa Greenaway

"Be an eye witness to all the action of the rainforest - watch gibbons swing through the trees, multicolored macaws squawk up in the open canopy, and insects scurry down below"--Page 2 of cover.

Explains how our planet's water is recycled and reused through a series of natural phenomena.

Explains the growth and reproduction of plants, how dead plant matter is recycled, and how human actions affect plant life.

Provides information on the identification, life cycle, and habitats of earthworms and other kinds of worms, as well as on how to collect and care for them as pets.

Describes the plants, animals, and insects found in the world's tropical rain forests.

Presents a selection of feared animals and insects, including the vampire bat, leech, and cockroach.

Focuses on varieties and life cycles of mosses and liverworts in different climates and habitats.

Discusses the characteristics of different kinds of grasslands in the world and describes the structure of grasses, how they grow and develop, the grains they produce, and their importance to animals and humans.

Introduces the conifer and fir trees of the world and discusses products we get from them, acid rain, forest wildlife, and the timber industry.