Can animals sleep upside down? What do furry monkeys use to swing from tree to tree? Which type of bird is the smallest in the whole world? Early readers travel through the steamy rain forests of South America to meet bright macaws, fanged vipers, and pouncing jaguars in the book Rain Forest Animals. Whether in the trees or on the forest floor, each species thrives in the hot climate.
With two-page colorful illustrations, World Book’s Learning Ladders series is for young learners with a primary reading level of grades K-2 looking to learn the basics about nature, science, and their communities. Each nonfiction book was created for children to learn about topics they’re most curious about. Each book in the 10-volume series features colorful illustrations, fun facts, and easy to understand sentences. Words in bold type help early readers build vocabulary skills.