Introduction to Joe's story -- What is a rainforest? -- Where are they? -- Why does rain fall? -- What plants grow there? -- Three-layered forest -- Home of the orang-utan -- The arch -- How do you build a shelter? -- Camouflage or colour? -- Is it safe to eat? -- Living together -- Ants on the move -- Forest alert! -- We need forests -- Why is Joe there?.
Summary:
"Alone in the rainforest, Joe is suddenly caught in a tropical storm. He uses his science skills to observe the habitat around him to build shelter, find food, and search for help."-- Provided by publisher.
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