What is it like to live and work deep within Earth's rainforests? How many mysteries do these ancient forests hold and what are scientists hoping to discover by researching them? Explore how research conducted in rainforests can help with conservation, increase our understanding of climate change, and expand our knowledge of medicines, biodiversity and habitats. It can reveal untapped resources, and unknown eco-systems. Discover life and science on the edge in this fascinating exploration of one of Earth's most extreme environments.

The Research on the Edge series examines how scientists live and work in some of Earth's most extreme habitats. It looks at how they carry out their research and how the discoveries they make are changing our lives. The series also explores the many adventures, challenges and dangers of daily life for scientists researching 'on the edge'.

An exciting read for children aged 9+, for geography and science projects, or simply as a great leisure read.

This book is part of a book series called Research On the Edge .

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2015 by Hachette Children's Group .

Louise Spilsbury, has written many books for children on a wide range of subjects.

This book has the following chapters:

• 1: Working in a Jungle
• 2: Jungle Life
• 3: Jungle Gear
• 4: Rough and Remote
• 5: Respecting the Jungle
• 6: Rainforest Lab
• 7: Life in the Lab
• 8: People of the Rainforest
• 9: Riches of the Rainforest
• 10: Global Air Conditioner
• 11: Billion-Dollar Jungle
• 12: Sharing Science
• 13: Secrets of the Rainforest
• 14: Glossary and Further Reading