If a Tree Falls: The Global Impact of Deforestation

by Nikki Tate

Overview

Every day more of the world’s forests disappear. Trees are cleared for agriculture, lost in wildfires and harvested for the valuable products they supply. Called the lungs of the planet, forests play a critical role in climate moderation. What happens when they’re gone? Are replanting and afforestation efforts helping?


In If A Tree Falls: The Global Impact of Deforestation, author Nikki Tate gives an accessible and balanced look at forest practices throughout history, the growth of industry and the fight for preservation. Global deforestation affects us all. Find out what you can do to protect forests today and keep them healthy for future generations.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781459823556
Publisher:	Orca Book Publishers
Publication date:	10/13/2020
Series:	Orca Footprints Series , #18
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 9.50(h) x 0.38(d)
Lexile:	1160L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

Nikki Tate is the author of more than 30 books, most of which are for children and teens. Her Orca Footprints title, Deep Roots: How Trees Sustain Our Planet, received several award nominations and was named by the New York Public Library as one of 2016’s Best 100 Books for Kids. She lives in Canmore, Alberta.

Editorial Reviews

Add this informative book on a topic of urgent concern to your collection. Highly Recommended.

CM: Canadian Review of Materials

09/01/2020

Gr 4–7—This reader-friendly, informative nonfiction resource examines everything forest-related. A typical biome nonfiction title will focus on the animals that live there, plants that grow there, and geographic location. This text provides pertinent information about forests. Chapters explore deforestation throughout history and how methods for deforestation have advanced throughout the years. The effects of chopping down trees, especially at a high rate, are described as well as how it impacts the food sources and the animals who inhabit the forests. Readers are encouraged to use their newfound knowledge to participate in conservation and environmental activism. Boxes labeled "Tree Trivia" are peppered throughout the text, creating a pleasant break between sections. Full-color pictures with captions help readers visualize what they are reading. Back matter includes resources, a glossary, and an index. The book also contains a helpful table of contents. VERDICT An enlightening purchase for all nonfiction collections.—Anna Taylor, Chattanooga, TN

School Library Journal

2020-06-03
This nonfiction title takes a close look at deforestation and its consequences.

Four chapters focus, in turn, on defining a forest, how we harvest trees, current uses of forests, and how choices we make today can affect the future of trees. The importance of forests as carbon sinks, as participants in the water cycle, and as homes for the majority of land species and many Indigenous peoples sets the stage for this exploration of the various kinds of forests found on Earth and their role in human and natural life. Each chapter is organized into short sections and subsections, with sidebars, labeled stock photographs, and “Tree Trivia” featurettes, all of which introduce fascinating facts, concepts, and terminology relevant to trees and forests. Words printed in boldface in the narrative are defined in a glossary. The text takes a measured approach to the issue of deforestation, pointing out that each of us uses trees for ease of living while also showing how better choices can lead to a healthier Earth and more sustainable solutions for generations to come. Presented more like a magazine than a cohesive narrative, this volume offers a wealth of historical and contemporary information, inspiration from concerned people who have made a difference, tips for contributing to conservation efforts in daily life, and resources for learning more.

Impressively detailed, this is a valuable addition to the nonfiction shelf. (index) (Nonfiction. 9-14)

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