"An admirable work...compelling." "A clear, informative account of the clash in the dark heart of the rain forest." -NEW YORK TIMES"In the rain forests of the western Amazon," writes author Andrew Re
A fantastic book! Timothy Egan describes his journeys in the Pacific Northwest through visits to salmon fisheries, redwood forests and the manicured English gardens of Vancouver. Here is a blend of hi
Forests, Water and People in the Humid Tropics is a comprehensive review of the hydrological and physiological functioning of tropical rain forests, the environmental impacts of their disturbance and conversion to other land uses, and optimum strategies for managing them. The book brings together leading specialists in such diverse fields as tropical anthropology and human geography, environmental economics, climatology and meteorology, hydrology, geomorphology, plant and aquatic ecology, forestry and conservation agronomy. The editors have supplemented the individual contributions with invaluable overviews of the main sections and provide key pointers for future research. Specialists will find authenticated detail in chapters written by experts on a whole range of people-water-land use issues, managers and practitioners will learn more about the implications of ongoing and planned forest conversion, while scientists and students will appreciate a unique review of the literature.
Combining stunning color photography with a text that focuses on ecology and conservation, this volume explores the rain forests of Costa Rica and provides detailed accounts of the diverse range of fl
Cultivated from sea level to mountaintop, from parched deserts to sodden rain forests, from the rocky Gaspe Peninsula to the plains of Argentina, corn is the grain of the Americas. In terms of culinar
The Guayana Highlands in northeastern tropical America, rising from lowland rain forests and savannas up to 3000 m elevation, are characterized by ancient tablelands called tepuis. The peatlands that
Discovering that she has only six months to live, Antonia Lanchester decides to turn whistle-blower on her company, Masterpiece Home Design, which uses illegally obtained timber from rain forests, and
Illustrated by award-winning wildlife artist Maurice Pledger, Lift and Learn: In the Jungle is a colorful introduction to the world's rain forests and their many inhabitants. Journey through the jungl
Semi, Miranda, and Arnie are part of a group of 50 British Young Conservationists on their way to a wildlife conservation station deep in the rain forests of Ecuador. After a terrifying mid-air disast
From lush rain forests and sprawling beaches, to majestic jaguars and beautiful scarlet macaws, Costa Rica offers travelers a unique and vibrant experience. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Costa Rica show
Your Sunny Retreat Awaits! Bask in the warmth and blissful calm of the tropics as you escape into rain forests and bamboo tiki huts covered with straw-thatched roofs. With more than 60 images celebrat
The land of smiling women, golden temples, giant Buddhas, and the immense and alluring city of Bangkok is also a place of beaches of the finest sand, unspoilt nature, and impenetrable rain forests. Th
The native bees of Central America are important for farmers, the rain forests, and food production. However, a new kind of 'killer bee' is moving in and taking over the rain forests. What will happe
With captivating photography and the most recent scientific research, Mountain Gorillas takes you deep into the montane rain forests of Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo to reveal
Rain forests are home to many animals—some we've never even seen! Get a look at some rain forest species and where they live as you sing and read along! Includes paperback book, online music access, a
From the jungle canopy to the flooded forest floor, Smithsonian Magnetic Adventures: Jungle explores the fascinating creatures that live in rain forests around the world. The 64-page book introduces j
Describes a zoologist's job and how they help animals in different areas of the world, including in rain forests, deserts, and in the oceans, as well as inside the zoo and in a laboratory.
From the icy north to the hot rain forests, bears settle in their dens. These powerful mammals may be big, but they are not slow. Bears are strong climbers, runners, and swimmers. And bears like to ea
Author and Washington native Jeff Burlingame knows the best ways to enjoy the Olympic Peninsula, from strolling through the subalpine meadows and temperate rain forests of Olympic National Park to soa
From deep in the rain forests of Central America to the backyard ponds of Minnesota, alarming accounts of disappearing and deformed populations of amphibians keep surfacing in the media. The amphibian
