Forests are filled with beautiful plants and cool creatures, and readers get an up-close look at them in this guide to a popular part of the great outdoors. Engaging main text and fun fact boxes deepen readers' understanding of basic life science concepts, while detailed illustrations and full-color photographs bring the beauty of forest life to readers. Hands-on, interactive learning is promoted through sidebars that highlight simple and enjoyable activities readers can do, as well as a quiz that fosters the development of reading comprehension skills.