Howl through the treetops of the Amazon rain forest with the howler monkey! Engaging text and oversized, striking photos invite readers to travel to South America and learn about the howler monkey's body structure, diet, life cycle, social behavior, habitat, predators, and ways of defense. Simple, labeled maps highlight the animal's home territory. Background information about South America is also given, as well as threats to the howler monkey's...

Swim down the Amazon River with the piranha! Engaging text and oversized, striking photos invite readers to travel to South America and learn about the piranha's body structure, diet, life cycle, social behavior, habitat, predators, and ways of defense. Simple, labeled maps highlight the animal's home territory. Background information about South America is also given, as well as threats to the piranha's survival. The book closes with a page of kid-friendly...

Presents information about sloths, describing such characteristics as their long arms, their inability to walk, and their slow movement.