Finding a safe haven in the rain forest from a relentless killer, Rachael, armed with a new identity, finds her peace shattered by Rio, an exotic native of the forest who harbors a dark secret.

"Under the canopy of the rainforest, hundreds of animals make their homes--from the slender parrot snake to the colorful poison dart frog. But up in the trees hides a whole other world, where toucans and pale-billed woodpeckers chatter and call, capuchin monkeys swing from the vines, and sleek-furred jaguars rule the night. In this exuberant book, discover the wonder and activity that lie hidden among the roots, above the winding rivers ... and under...

Uses photographs and simple text to describe the plants, animals, and ecology of rain forests.

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to rain forests. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"-- Provided by publisher.

From brilliantly colored birds and wild elephants to towering trees and exotic flowers, rain forests are home to more than half of Earth's plants and animals. People living in rain forests depend on this vast array of life, and Earth itself relies on the world's rain forests to keep our climate and atmosphere in balance. But rain forests around the world are under threat. Once rain forests covered nearly 14 percent of Earth, but now they have shrunk...

At Porcupine's birthday party, his pinata floats away. Now Diego and Porcupine must rescue it. Includes 3 more action-packed Diego journeys.

"Find out what a rainforest is and what kinds of plants and animals call the rainforests home"-- Provided by publisher.