With gorgeous illustrations and hundreds of fascinating
facts, this addition to the My First Atlas series brings the planet’s jungles
to life for kids 4-7.
Get ready for an exciting adventure through the world’s jungles. Explore the
Amazon rainforest to see squirrel monkeys and Emperor tamarins scampering
through the tree canopy. Meet a gorilla family in the Congo and watch them
groom each other while their babies play. Feel the heat of the Indian jungle as
you spy tigers on the prowl. Marvel at lemurs and sifakas as they leap between
baobab trees in Madagascar.
From the misty mountain cloud forests of Costa Rica to the tropical jungles of
Sumatra, and from the very top of the rainforest canopy to the shady forest
floor, meet a wide array of jungle animals—some familiar, some strange. Learn
about the plants and trees that make up some of Earth’s most precious places
and 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 depicted
in bright, colorful illustrations that accurately represent their key features
and characteristics.
EXPERT AUTHORITY: Created in collaboration with an expert zoologist.
READ ALONE OR READ ALOUD: Independent readers will pore over the fascinating
facts about jungle animals and plants, and emerging readers will love learning
along with their favorite grown-up.
PLAY THE “SPOT IT” GAME: Can you find the creature that is lurking in the
watering hole? How many baby orangutans can you see? Kids will love reading the
clues on every page to find their favorite animals.
About the Author
Camilla de la Bedoyere studied zoology and geology at
Bristol University, and has written many books for children about the natural
world. Camilla is also a specialist children’s literacy teacher, developing
reading skills and encouraging a love of learning through books.