A lively, lucid portrait of the rain forest as seen by two uncommonly observant and thoughtful field biologists. Its 17 marvelous essays introduce the habitats, ecology, plants and animals of the Central and South American rainforest. With a lengthy appendix of practical advice for the tropical traveler.  (GPS13, $14.00)

Peruvian Amazon
Guyana
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Belize
Amazon
Venezuela
Panama
Ecuadorian Amazon
Brazil
Honduras
Brazilian Amazon
Guatemala
Tropical Forest
Colombia
El Salvador
Central America