Presents an illustrated guide to the plants, animals, and insects found in the world's tropical rain forests.

Includes fold-out wall chart. "Discover life in the tropical rain forest--from exotic birds to millions of species of insects"--Cover. Includes index.

What is a rain forest? -- Types of rain forest -- At the top -- Forest canopy -- Forest floor -- In the water -- Epiphytes -- Climbers -- Central American jungles -- Sweet success -- Seed dispersal -- Dusk to dawn -- South American jungles -- Beside the water -- Hidden dangers -- Nature's architects -- House and home -- African jungles -- Medicines -- Forest primates -- Hunters and killers -- Tropical Asia -- Disguise and warning -- Tricks and traps -- Flying high -- Australasian rain forests -- Jungle produce -- Explorers -- Under threat -- Did you know? -- Endangered jungle animals -- Find out more -- Glossary -- Index.