1. Unit 6: Under the Canopy Theme 11: Life in a Rain Forest http://photos.igougo.com/images/p353263-Limon-Rainforest_Canopy.jpg

2. zone- an area or a part of a larger space Some plants might grow in one zone of a large forest. http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://toxipedia.org/download/attachments/15847/zone%2520map.jpg&imgrefurl=http://toxipedia.org/display/ipmopedia/Plant%2BHardiness%2BZone&usg=__jD1PVtLy WoquIqRyfKzWgjhitm8=&h=611&w=545&sz=76&hl=en&start=14&itbs=1&tbnid=MFwgb9-lyD4GqM:&tbnh=136&tbnw=121&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dzone%26hl%3Den%26gbv%3D2%26tbs%3Disch:1

3. slither- to slip or slide along, either on the ground or along a tree Snakes slither across the road in search of food. http://a.abcnews.com/images/Technology/nm_snake_road_090609_mn.jpg

4. suspended- to be attached in such a way that it hangs down The fireplace was suspended in the living room using cables and wires. http://www.trendir.com/archives/brisach-suspended-wood-fireplace-ovalie.jpg

5. organism- any living thing It is important to wash your hands so foreign organisms don’t enter your body. http://www.halleethehomemaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/simpleorganisms.jpg

6. nutrients- anything that gives food or nourishment to living things Certain daily nutrients are required to give you strong bones and healthy skin. http://psazero.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/pyramid_of_healthy_diet_foods.jpg

7. complex- something that is very challenging or has many parts This drawing is complex because it has many different layers. http://www.bittbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/04/complex_circular_vectors.jpg

8. vital- necessary Taking medication is vital for some elderly people with health issues. http://www.timesofmalta.com/media/serve/20100317--092442-loc_23.jpg

9. predator- an animal that hunts and kills other animals Predators must use lots of energy when catching their food. http://www.photographytips.com/images/6leopard-prey-mara.jpg

10. thrive- to grow well and be healthy Many plants thrive in sunlight. http://www.mackayresearchgroup.com/media/thrive.jpg

11. prey- the animals that other animals hunt and kill for food This mouse was the prey of a larger predator. http://amazingdata.com/mediadata34/Image/hot_weird_funny_amazing_cool7_animal-prey-eat-14_200907271120081659.jpg