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The intricate ecosystem of the rain forest is explored in this book from the I Like Science series. The rain forest canopy is the main focus throughout the text. The first chapter explains just What is a rain forest canopy? Chapter two introduces Nalini Nadkarni, a rain forest scientist, while chapter three explains Where are canopies found. Chapter four describes the different animals that live in the rain forest canopy. Followed by a chapter that describes the various plants that grow in the canopy. Chapter six, Do scientists go up into the canopy? explains how Nalini climbs into the canopy using a crane or ropes and harnesses, and chapter seven, What does scientist Nalini do in the canopy? explains how she does tests and takes measurements. Chapter eight, What other tests does scientist Nalini do? explains about global warming and how it could affect the rain forest. The book closes with an experiment for the reader to conduct. This book is very interesting visually, and new words are clearly highlighted and, in some cases, even pointed out in the photographs. A welcome addition to any budding scientist's library., Children's Literature

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