rain forest conservation

Explores the problem of rain forest destruction, discussing the importance of rain forests to Earth, the causes and effects of deforestation, and what people can do to save rain forest biomes.

A collection of articles which address both sides of the controversies surrounding the destruction and exploitation of the world's rain forests.

Text and color photos show the resources the rainforest creates and the ways in which they are depleted and conserved, covering trees, foods, medicines, animal species, and other related topics; also includes a glossary.

Examines the crisis the world faces as a result of rainforest destruction, suggesting worldwide efforts that must be made and some things students can do to halt this disaster.

Discusses the need to conserve the rain forests because of their wealth of plant and animal life, effect on weather, and importance to people throughout the world.

A young boy describes his home in the Brazilian rainforest. Includes information on the discovery, manufacture, and uses of rubber.

Describes the characteristics of rain forests, their importance to the world's environment, and what can be done to preserve them from further destruction.

Relates the story of the rubber tapper who was murdered because of his protest movement to stop the destruction of the Amazon rain forest.

Eight-year-old Omar Castillo fulfills his dream of visiting the endangered rain forest of southern Mexico and wins an audience with the president of Mexico to express his concern.