forest ecology

Traces the life cycle of the Douglas fir and the old-growth forest and their intricate web of life.

A simple introduction to forests and the life they contain.

Explores through text and photographs the animals and plants that live in a woodland.

Relates what happens to the plants and animals of the forest during a twenty-four hour period.

Describes how the plants and animals of a forest interact throughout the year.

Discusses the environmental conditions of rain forests, the plants and animals that live in these forests, and the dangers of deforestation.

Explores through text and photographs the animals and plants that live in forests.

Discusses the types of forests, the trees that constitute them, the clearing and planting of forests, and their interaction with both humans and wildlife.

Depicts in detail several different deciduous forest habitats, with field notes about the insects and animals shown, as well as tips on how to explore a real forest.

Cumulative verse illustrates the interdependency of the plants and animals that live in the ancient forest, with information on the featured characters, including a 300-year-old Douglas fir tree, Northern spotted owls, and truffles. Also includes a brief discussion of the importance of ancient forests.