The rainforests in North and South America are colorful and exciting! As you continue through these pages, you will find out about the rainforsts in these areas. You will see how they are helping you as well as how they are dying slowly. You will also see the plants and animals that lose their homes because of the rainforest destruction. So far, biologists have found and named a total of about 1.4 million spices of plants and animals and they are all depending on us to help them. There are also many people depending on us as well! You will be able to visit them in their homes and take a tour through their villages.