Learn about the weather patterns, plants, animals, and people of the tropical rain forest in the nonfiction book, Life in the Tropical Rain Forest. Vivid artwork shows thunderstorm formation, the giant trees of the forest canopy, and the unique adaptations plants and animals have made to live in the tropical rain forest. Includes a glossary for the bold-faced vocabulary words, reading activities, an index of terms, and an answer key. Reading Level: 5, Fountas and Pinnell: Level W, Interest Level: 48. The Readers Advance(TM)Science, Mark Twain Media series is a perfect Common Core resource to support the development of nonfiction reading skills. The selected science topics correspond to the most popular science topics currently being taught at each grade level. The high-interest, informational text is leveled to the respected Fountas and Pinnell Guided Reading leveling system to ensure a young reader's success.