Bibliograph

Forests and wetlands, [writer: Al Smuskiewicz]

Type

Label

Forests and wetlands, [writer: Al Smuskiewicz]

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 62) and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Forests and wetlands

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

778983274

Responsibility statement

[writer: Al Smuskiewicz]

Series statement

Living green

Summary

"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

Table Of Contents

What are forests? -- Forest ecology -- Temperate deciduous forests -- Temperate coniferous forests -- Boreal forests -- Tropical rain forests -- Tropical seasonal forests -- Logging -- Farming -- Industrial pollution -- Warfare -- Climate change -- What are wetlands -- Wetland ecology -- Marshes -- Swamps -- Bogs and fens -- Human settlement -- Pollution -- Invasive species -- Climate change -- Activities -- Glossary -- Additional resources -- Index

Target audience

juvenile

Classification