With gorgeous illustrations and hundreds of fascinatingfacts, this addition to the My First Atlas series brings the planets junglesto life for kids 4-7.

Get ready for an exciting adventure through the worlds jungles. Explore theAmazon rainforest to see squirrel monkeys and Emperor tamarins scamperingthrough the tree canopy. Meet a gorilla family in the Congo and watch themgroom each other while their babies play. Feel the heat of the Indian jungle asyou spy tigers on the prowl. Marvel at lemurs and sifakas as they leap betweenbaobab trees in Madagascar.

From the misty mountain cloud forests of Costa Rica to the tropical jungles ofSumatra, and from the very top of the rainforest canopy to the shady forestfloor, meet a wide array of jungle animalssome familiar, some strange. Learnabout the plants and trees that make up some of Earths most precious placesand discover how the animals that live there survive.

FILLED WITH FACTS: Hundreds of facts for curious young jungle explorers.

BOLD ILLUSTRATIONS: Tigers, elephants, gorillas, lemurs, and more are depictedin bright, colorful illustrations that accurately represent their key featuresand characteristics.

EXPERT AUTHORITY: Created in collaboration with an expert zoologist.

READ ALONE OR READ ALOUD: Independent readers will pore over the fascinatingfacts about jungle animals and plants, and emerging readers will love learningalong with their favorite grown-up.

PLAY THE SPOT IT GAME: Can you find the creature that is lurking in thewatering hole? How many baby orangutans can you see? Kids will love reading theclues on every page to find their favorite animals.

About the Author

Camilla de la Bedoyere studied zoology and geology atBristol University, and has written many books for children about the naturalworld. Camilla is also a specialist childrens literacy teacher, developingreading skills and encouraging a love of learning through books.