Three friends explore the world's forests, visiting different landscapes-- pine and deciduous forests, mangrove swamps, tropical jungles and many more; when they are through, the three friends leave the forests as they found them, so you too can visit one day.
Describes the geography, geology, climate, ecology, biodiversity, management, health, history, uses, and future of temperate forest biomes, explains how trees work, and includes photographs, charts, illustrations, a glossary, and an index.
A great oak tree, struck down by lightning, becomes home to a variety of creatures over the years, and eventually rots away into a rich mound of dirt that serves as host to an acorn that becomes another mighty oak.
An introduction to deciduous forest biomes, looking at where they are located in the world, the climates and seasons of deciduous forests, and native plants and animals, and discussing why deciduous forests are in danger, and the types of jobs available for people who want to work in deciduous forests.
Explains what temperate forests are like, discusses the plants and animals that make the temperate forest their home and how they survive cold winters, examines threats to temperate forests, and looks at what is being done to save them.
An introduction to trees that compares parts of a tree to parts of the human body, with illustrations and brief descriptions of trees found around the world.
Examines the role of every working and living element that has contributed to the creation and development of the Andrews Experimental Forest in Oregon.
