Many people around the world live in the forest biome. That's because temperate forests grow in places where winter isn't too cold and summer isn't too hot. Readers learn that we need to care for this biome that's in so many backyards. Simple, accessible language describes common trees and characteristics of both evergreen and deciduous forests, and full-color photographs highlight their beauty. Animals and their adaptations to this biome are addressed in the main content as well.