Washoe County Library System

A comprehensive look at the temperate forest biome, examining its climate, plants, animals, people, and future, plus detailed views of some famous or important temperate locations.

Explains what tropical rain forests are like, looks at the plants and animals that live in rain forests, and includes information on why tropical rain forests are important and what is being done to save them.

Describes the topography, climate, and plant and animal life of the forests, as well as the interaction that humans have with them.

"The coniferous forest biome is made up of cone-bearing trees such as pines, firs and spruce, as well as a varied assortment of other organisms adapted to live in this unique region. Coniferous forests will take students on a fun-filled trip from Asia to North America to explore these treasured woodlands, taking an up-close look at their shared characteristics while discovering the animal and plant life that call this biome home. An interview with...

Depicts in detail several different deciduous forest habitats, with field notes about the insects and animals shown, as well as tips on how to explore a real forest.

Gets planted: When Phoebe tries to grow a big vine for her school's production of Jack and the Beanstalk, all she winds up with is a stunted little sprout. The help out, Ms. Frizzle turns her into a real vine. But to grow tall, Phoebe needs to figure out how plants eat - fast! To unearth the amazing way plants make the their own food, Ms. Frizzle and the kids shrink down and dig deep in a quest to root out the facts! In the rain forest: Ms. Frizzle...