Dr Jess French is a UK-based zoologist, vet, and children’s author. Her books include What a Waste published by DK in 2019, How to Help a Hedgehog and Protect a Polar Bear published by Nosy Crow in 2018, and Saving Species published by Wren & Rook in 2018. Alexander Mostov is a Seattle-based illustrator whose work has been featured by Google, Facebook, and the Columbus Museum of Art. Previous books include D-Day: Untold Stories of the Normandy Landings Inspired by 20 Real-Life People published by Frances Lincoln Children’s Books, 2019.
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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
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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