Includes bibliographical references (p. 124-125) and index.
Contents:
The vanishing forest -- What is a tropical rainforest? -- The world's most diverse ecosystem -- People and the rainforest -- Causes of rainforest destruction -- Consequences of deforestation -- Solutions.
Summary:
Examines what a rain forest is, its role in maintaining the Earth's ecosystem, and the causes and consequences of deforestation.
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