forests and forestry

Describes the major types of forests on Earth, their current status, and the environmental problems they face.

Eleven-year-old Carly Bean Bitters, an orphan, can only sleep during the day and feels very lonely until she meets a rat, Lewis, and sets off on an adventure to figure out what is threatening the woods and its inhabitants.

Scurvy and Spiny Burr team up with an exiled and bitter burr in an attempt to take over Burrwood Village and get rid of nice guy, Sticky Burr, once and for all.

As a reward for saving the life of one of the feared green people, Jack acquires a beautiful and loving squirrel wife, knowledgeable in the secrets of the forest.

Describes temperate deciduous forests and the importance of protecting them.

Describes the natural resources of forests as well as the people and animals who live in them.

A frail old woman encounters fierce and hungry animals as she sets out to visit her granddaughter on the other side of the forest.

Lucky, Bella, and the rest of the Leashed Dogs have settled in the forest--but a vicious Pack of Wild Dogs has claimed the land, and will stop at nothing to ensure that it is theirs alone. Bella devises a plan that relies on Lucky, and that will test Lucky's true loyalties.

Introduces deforestation through overviews, primary source quotes, and color illustrated facts and statistics.

"General overview of forest and wetland ecosystems, including an exploration of disturbances these ecosystems face due to human interference and climate change, and current conservation and reclamation efforts. Features include fact boxes, sidebars, activities, glossary, list of recommended reading and Web sites, and index"--Provided by publisher.