forests and forestry

An introduction to forests, describing different types of forests and where they are found, looking at life in boreal, temperate, and tropical forests, and discussing why forests are important.

Describes how people make their homes in or near the forests of the world and how their lives are affected by the woods.

Describes different types of forests and some of the kinds of trees that grow in them, as well as the animals that live there and threats to their existence.

Examines the growth and changing nature of forests, the plants and animals living there, and the uses to which these lands are put.

"A young wizard's apprentice, Jinx, learns that his forest home, the Urwald, is under threat, and to save it he must travel to a new land"--Provided by publisher.

After finding a mysterious package in the spooky woods where they have grown up, fourteen-year-old Stucks Cumberland and his friends are forced to consider that their childhood bogeyman might be all too real.

Examines the characteristics of the vegetation found in temperate and boreal (far northern) forests discussing their ecological significance and importance to people.

Introduces forests, including information about the broadleaf forest, the intermediate forest, and plants that are found in forests. Each chapter ends with simple activities for readers to do.

Maps of the forests on each continent are followed by discussions of their people and wildlife.

Simple text and photos explore different kinds of forests, their different kinds of foliage, and forest ecosystems.