For millienia the resplendent quetzal has inspired myth and legend among the peoples of the tropical cloud forest of Latin America. Today, the endangered bird has become a tragic symbol of deforestation in that region. From building a bird feeder to conducting plant experiments using the same type of soil found on the forest floor, this book is filled with activities designed to teach students about the fragile rainforest ecosystem.
Materials are easy to find and directions simple to follow.
Also included are lists of resources, organizations, programs and facts useful to the young reader.