Rainforests

Description

Read about where in the world rainforests are located, what scientists have discovered about the rainforest, the animals and people that live there and the issues they face, debate the importance of rainforests to local people and loggers, make a rainforest recipe, learn about how rainforests are disappearing and find out what conservationists are doing about this.

Author description

Jen Green received a doctorate from the University of Sussex (Dept of English and American Studies) in 1982. She worked in publishing for 15 years and is now a full-time writer, who has written over 150 books for children. Her book 'Your Feelings: I'm Special' was short-listed for the NASEN Special Needs Award.

Table of contents

Where in the world? Studying the rainforest Biodiversity Rainforest animals Feeding and food chains Rainforest People Why are rainforests important? The arrival of outsiders Rainforest produce Rainforest recipe Disappearing forests Sustainable Uses Rainforest Conservation Stats and Facts