George W. Bush. Modern World Leaders |
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Author:
| Casper, Julie Kerr |
Series title: | Major World Leaders Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-281-30614-2 |
Publication Date: | Jul 2008 |
Publisher: | Facts On File, Incorporated
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Imprint: | Chelsea House |
Book Format: | Ebook |
List Price: | USD $72.00 |
Book Description:
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This volume focuses on the many aspects that make rain forests, temperate forests, and boreal forests such a valuable natural resource and why we cannot live without them. Coverage includes: Valuable resources provided by forests; Forest wildlife; Indigenous peoples and their unique and irreplaceable cultures; The multitude of botanical resources stored in forests; The diverse uses of forests; Serious present-day impacts that are killing our forests and how to best manage them;...
More DescriptionThis volume focuses on the many aspects that make rain forests, temperate forests, and boreal forests such a valuable natural resource and why we cannot live without them. Coverage includes: Valuable resources provided by forests; Forest wildlife; Indigenous peoples and their unique and irreplaceable cultures; The multitude of botanical resources stored in forests; The diverse uses of forests; Serious present-day impacts that are killing our forests and how to best manage them; Endangered species and the threats they face; Future issues and scientific discoveries; and The simple things everyone can do to help maintain healthy forest ecosystems.