Perfect for future change-makers and eco-conscious kids, Let's Save Our Planet: Forests is a timely and empowering book.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
WHY DO FORESTS MATTER?
See what makes these habitats important and special
CHAPTER ONE: EARTH’S FORESTS
TROPICAL RAIN FORESTS - Take a peek at life in these lush, green hangouts
BOREAL FORESTS - Discover the secrets of these winter wonderlands
TEMPERATE DECIDUOUS FORESTS - From beetles to bears, meet the creatures that live here
THE PROBLEM OF DEFORESTATION - Get your head around the issue
CHAPTER TWO: THE CAUSES OF DEFORESTATION
PEOPLE, PEOPLE, EVERYWHERE - The link between humans and deforestation
CROPS AND CATTLE - Check out how the food we eat can affect our forests
TIMBER, PAPER, FUEL - The world needs wood, but what’s the impact?
BURIED TREASURE - See how mining can damage forests
CHAPTER THREE: THE EFFECTS OF DEFORESTATION
CLIMATE CHANGE - How cutting down trees affects our planet’s climate
NATURE OFF-BALANCE - From floods to droughts, see how nature reacts
PEOPLE AT RISK - A look at the effects on local communities
ANIMALS IN DANGER - From treetop to forest floor, discover some of the creatures at risk
CHAPTER FOUR: THE SOLUTIONS TO DEFORESTATION
PRESERVING THE WILD - Conservation solutions on the ground
TACKLING LOGGING AND MINING - A look at some of the ways to reduce our impact
TACKLING FARMING - Discover how the world can farm more sustainably
GETTING TECHNICAL - How science and technology is saving forests
SHARING THE FACTS - See how education can change the world
LAWS AND RULES - Discover the power of politics
PEOPLE POWER - How people are making a difference
CHAPTER FIVE: WHAT YOU CAN DO
CHANGE YOUR HABITS - Practical tips on how YOU can do your bit
BUY RESPONSIBLY - Advice on forest-friendly buying habits
USE YOUR VOICE - A guide on how to stand up for your ideas and make yourself heard
BE INSPIRED! - Take a look at some of the change-making careers you could have
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