Describes the people who live in rain forests around the world, how they hunt and farm, and their religions, festivals, food, and medicine.

Tully Mars finds himself regretting a decision to help find the missing lens belonging to the Cayo Loco lighthouse, in a madcap, tequila-inspired adventure featuring such characters as Indian shaman Ix-Nay, centenarian Cleopatra Highbourne, and boatman Captain Kirk. The beloved traveler/troubadour offers up a plate of stories from his world of seaplanes, tropical isles, and wayward adventures. A Salty Piece of Land takes readers to a warm beach and...

Provides a look at the diverse life that exists in tropical forests through discussions on particular scientific puzzles, including the sudden death of seven howling monkeys and the butterfly's attraction to army ant swarms.

Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of various kinds of tropical butterflies.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, reproduction, and habitat of frogs that live in the rain forest.

Describes toucans, macaws, and harpy eagles, birds that live in the rain forest, and explains how they protect themselves and find food, and that they are endangered.