Resources and Conservation (Library Binding) (ISBN-13: 9780778702214)

Logging, mining, and settlements are destroying the earth's tropical rainforests and driving animals from their once lush habitats. This fascinating book looks at the effect of 'civilization' on the forests, deforestation, pollution, the threat to wildlife, and what we are doing about it. Topics include: - trees and timber - foods of the forest - forest pharmacy - rainforests and climate - forest clearance - rescuing the rainforests

Author: Michael Chinery
ISBN-10: 0778702219
ISBN-13: 9780778702214
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
Language: English
Published: 10/31/2000
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding
Weight: 0.84lbs
Size: 10.52h x 8.50w x 0.35d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 7.5
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 49798 / Resources and Conservation