Books about the rainforest are frequently among the first to be taken from my classroom shelves. Students enjoy studying rainforests and the creatures that inhabit there. Teaching about them is enjoyable as well. One of the oldest ecosystems still in existence is the rainforest. And although though they only occupy 6% of the planet’s area, they are home to more than 50% of the world’s plant and animal species!
Here are 25 books about the rainforest to assist you in introducing your learners to the stunning diversity and fascinating beauty of this amazing part of the planet.
This tale provides a fantastic introduction to the rainforest’s ecosystem. It’s a great way to begin a unit with vibrant, vivid artwork and “see-through” pages.
Yara adores her lovely home in the rainforest. Her mother discovers a remedy from the tawari tree when she falls unwell. The lesson of this tale is that people are just as dependent on the jungle as it is on them.
As two jungle critters set out on an unexpected journey—running The Great Rainforest Race—a tale of bravery and camaraderie takes shape.
As she makes her way up a very tall tree in this charming tale, the main heroine bids good morning to all the animals that live in the rainforest. She exclaims, “See you later.” She descends once more as dusk approaches and bids them all good night.
This alphabet book highlights the wonders of the rapidly disappearing rainforest to encourage a new generation of readers to practice conservation.
In this lovely tale, kids learn about the almendro tree, home to more than 1000 organisms, from macaws and toucans to vipers, bats, and howler monkeys.
The fauna and flora of the rainforest are intriguing. Discover a sampling in this bouncy rhyme.
Three companions take a day-long trek into the rainforest. The friends come across numerous exotic animals in their natural habitats along the route.
To “let the world know what happens to the rainforest species and the entire earth when rainforests are destroyed,” Lynne Cherry authored her lavishly illustrated warning story.
Two young companions are led on a tour of the rainforest’s various layers by The Cat in the Hat, who also exposes them to the wonderful inhabitants.
Children are introduced to some of the most threatened creatures in the world in this brand-new book by Chelsea Clinton, along with what makes them unique and what poses a threat to them.
Rainforest Books to Use for Research:
“Visit the hot jungles and towering canopy of the rain forest and meet some of the most beautiful creatures on Earth,” Reading Rocks invites you to do.
Discover some of the “beautiful, peculiar, and hazardous animals” in the Amazon rainforest.
Your students will be astounded by the richness of life in the jungle, which includes weird amphibians, fascinating monkeys, and beautiful birds.
Discover the rainforest’s magnificence with the help of the stunning images and 3-D sceneries in this captivating book.
DK offers this wonderfully illustrated overview of one of the world’s most biodiverse ecosystems, a perennial favorite of fact-loving children everywhere.
Did you know that a fish that barks, a bird with an umbrella on its head, and a three-eyed lizard all reside in the rainforest? This book presents—from A to Z—some of the most beautiful and peculiar rainforest creatures
With fascinating facts and images about the rainforest animals, this book from the Read With You Center for Language Research and Development inspires kids to inquire more about the world around them.
With the help of maps, charts, and stunning photos, this instructional text from TIME for Kids examines the world’s beautiful rainforests.
Examine some of the bizarre and unique animals that inhabit the rainforest in further detail. Your children will be utterly intrigued by chapter titles like “Pure Poison,” “Hairy Horror,” and “Totally Toxic.”
The earth is full of unique, lovely, and even strange creatures. The detailed examination of the variety of life in the rainforest starts here.
This beautiful children’s book features some of the world’s cutest, cuddliest animals.
The main characters, Jack and Annie, spend their afternoon on the Amazon, researching everything when they get home about what they saw.
Learn how creatures adapt to the harsh conditions of the rainforest and survive and thrive.
The home of an organism is called its habitat. Learn what makes the rainforest’s habitat special.
