The story of Cathy Forster's experiences as a member of a team of paleontologists who went on an expedition to the island of Madagascar in 1998 to search for fossil birds.

"Madagascar has a complex and varied history as a place where Southeast Asian and East African roots combined with French colonialism. Through full-color photographs, sidebars, maps, and a timeline, this book explores the government, traditions, people, and biodiversity of this unique island nation."--Amazon.com.

This book introduces the lemur and explains his endangered environment.

"Madagascar is known for its vast plant and animal life, but what else should you know about the country? Learn some amazing facts and discover Madagascar's history, culture, geography, and more in this book"--

Young Prince Rakoto learns to cope with his father's death.

"This book details the history, culture, geography, and government of Madagascar."--Provided by publisher.

"In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Madagascar. Color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country, including geography, climate, culture, and resources"--

Looks at several life forms that live in three different rainforest environments, including ten animals and one carnivorous plant, focusing on their life cycles and their place in the food chain.