Most of the plant and animal life in a rain forest is found in the canopy. The canopy is made of the overlapping branches and leaves of the rain forest trees. Besides the canopy, the rain forest has other layers including:
Explore these images taken from the National Geographic website.
Additional terms you may use when researching tropical rain forests include:
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Rainforests are located in the yellow areas on the map.
The following links provide helpful information about tropical rain forests. They may include photographs, maps, charts, and video clips. Some sites may be easier to read and understand than others. When you go to a link, quickly scan the information to see if it is right for you.
View plants, animals, and landscapes from rain forests around the world.
In a biome, wildlife refers to both the flora (plant life) and fauna (all types of animal life) found there. The following links provide information about wildlife in rain forests.
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Newly cleared section of the Amazon Rain Forest
Rain forests are home to much of the world's wildlife. They also play an important role in maintaining temperatures and fresh water supplies worldwide.
Rainforests by There are many books in our library that will give you helpful background information on this biome.
Welcome to the Greenhouse by 
A Rainforest Habitat by 
The Most Beautiful Roof In the World by 
A Walk in the Rainforest by Follow explorer Ed Stafford on his adventures in the Amazon Rain Forest.
Play a game to learn about Amazonia, the world's largest rain forest, that covers more than half of Brazil.
Rain forests are threatened by both natural and human causes. Obviously, we can't prevent natural disasters. However, we can be more aware of human actions that destroy rain forests.