Non-fiction+resources

**Hiddins, L. (2004). //The Tropical Rainforest//. Victoria, Australia: Hinkler Books Pty Ltd.** You can use this book to find information on rainforest layers, plants and creatures. Look at the back of the book for a list of common/scientific names for plants/creatures. Don't forget to use the glossary and index to help you understand/find information. Look out for the bush tucker man throughout the book - he has some other interesting facts to share with you!

**Mason, P. (2011). //Rainforest Rough Guide.// London: A & C Black Publishers Ltd.** Presented in an interesting way, as it is written by a person working in the Amazon rainforest, tt includes a lot of current information on threats, animals/creatures and why they're endangered. It's easy to read and includes a glossary to make understanding information easier for you. Make sure you check out the websites suggested in the 'Further information' section to extend your research.

**Pyers, G. (2004). //Australia�s Rainforests.// Port Melbourne, Victoria: Echidna Books.** Information on rainforests of Australia and tropical and temperate rainforests in general can be found using this resource. It will be very useful for you to use to gain an understanding of threats to the rainforest and ways to help the rainforest. The following sections are very relevant to your research 'rainforests and people today', 'threats to rainforests' and 'rainforest conservation'.