An illustrated presentation of the rainforest and its creatures and plants, and covers its products, such as soap, chocolate, bananas, and kawakawa, and the destruction of the lush habitat that results in extinction of animals such as the Bali tiger.

Includes index.

In the rainforest -- Towering trees -- Canopy climbers -- In the understorey -- On the ground -- Getting about -- Big beasts -- After dark -- Smelly plants -- Beaky birds -- Rainforest rivers -- Rich rainforests -- Tropical tribes -- Ruining rainforests -- Glossary -- Websites to visit -- Index.