desertification

Explores the vital role of deserts and forests, discussing how the deserts are expanding and becoming even more dry and arid, that the forests are disappearing, thanks in part to logging by humans, and how people are working hard to make sure they survive properly.

Examines deforestation and desertification, discusses the human impact on forests, and explores sustainable development and conservation.

"Many people have heard of Earth's largest deserts: the Sahara in northern Africa, the Gobi in east central Asia, and the Arabian in the Arabian Peninsula. However, some people may not know that these deserts weren't always so big. Desertification is the process by which natural or human causes turn previously productive land into desert areas. This book explores the different causes of desertification and the ways even longtime desert lands can change. Fact boxes and sidebars provide readers with additional information relating to the main text"--Provided by the publisher.

Readers will find out strategies for working in deserts, such as using solar power and even burning human waste!.

Examines the world's largest desert Sahara, its formation, climate, desert life, early explorers, the people that live there and there stories and festivals.

Follows the Whitten family and their neighbors as they try to find ways to deal with the encroaching desert in their small ranching community of Colorado's San Luis Valley, a condition created by the diversion of water to cities throughout the West.

Examines the problem of desertification of land, a process by which soil becomes bare and dry and cannot support vegetation, explaining why desertification happens, its effects on plants, ecosystems, animals, and people, and including case studies, as well as information on protection and conservation.efforts.

Examines deforestation and desertification, discusses the human impact on forests, and explores sustainable development and conservation.

Discusses the causes of desertification, its consequences, and what can be done to stop the spread of deserts.

Examines the nature of deserts, how and why they spread, and the effect of desertification on the human population.