Rainforests are sometimes described as the lungs of our planet. These forests are more than trees. This inviting guide to a rainforest ecosystem introduces many characteristics of rainforests and the animals and plants that rely on them. It also introduces the idea of balance and how changes in animal populations and other environmental concerns can have a huge impact on rainforests. Readers will love the beautiful color photographs of this ecosystem and the creatures in them, which complement and support the interesting and accessible text.