Non-Fiction+Books

=Macdonald, F. (1999). //Rainforest//. New York: Franklin Watts. = =Location in library: QNF 574.5 MAC =

This book provides concise and relevant information on different topics with regards to rainforests. However the author mainly focuses on the threats that threaten the existence of rainforests. Thus the provision of information on animals and plants suffers due to the fact. One unique feature of this book is that the author has provided folktales from indigenous people who live in the rainforests.

=Nicholson, S. (2006). //Rainforest explorer//. Leicester [England: Silverdale Books. = =Location in library: NF577.3 NIC =

This book is arranged in the format of journal written by an explorer who visits the Amazon for twelve days. Even though it mainly focuses on the Amazon this book also provides valuable information on facts that are common to all rainforests. The images compliment the text which is arranged under each day of the visit. Another valuable feature of this book is list of useful informative rainforest websites and the glossary.

=Sen, B. (2008). //Rainforest Creatures: Meet the animals and birds of the rainforest//. New York: Power Kids. = =Location in library: QNF577SEN =

This book is solely dedicated to providing information on animals that live in the rainforest. It contains images that compliment the text. The information on each animal is concise and to the point. Interesting facts about each animal is provided in point form separate from the main description for easy access. Further creature profiles are provided in a summary format for some animals which makes locating information much easier.

=Taylor, B. (1999). //In the rainforest//. Tonbridge: Ticktock. = =Location in library: NF57405TAY =

This book provides a clear and concise into life that exists in the rainforest. It begins by providing an overview of the rainforests in each continent. The author then provides information on topics such as plants, animals, people, how they live together in the rainforests, animal adaptations, transportation inside the rainforests. The last topic in this book discusses how we can protect rainforests of the world.