Habitats and wildlife in danger
By: Sarah Levete
Series: Protecting our planet; Protecting our planet
Publisher: Wayland
Published: 2009
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9780750257572
Subjects: Habitat (Ecology); Juvenile literature; Habitat conservation; Wildlife conservation; Environmental protection
Description: Habitats provide the environment in which animals and plants can thrive. This variety of living things is crucial to our survival providing us with such necessities as foods and medicines. However, human activity is upsetting the natural balance of the environment. Clearing land to grow crops, pollution from industry, and farming damages habitats at a quick pace and threatens the survival of wildlife. This fascinating book uses case studies to explore the causes and effects of the destruction of habitats and their wildlife and the ways in which people can reduce their impact on these homes in nature.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: What are habitats?; title: What makes a habitat?; title: Nature's balance; title: Pushing animals aside; title: Farming pressures; title: The cost of war; title: Rainforests in danger; title: Polar perils; title: Sea and shores in crisis; title: Crumbling coral reefs; title: Wetlands under threat; title: Grassy habitats; title: Protecting our planet.