Main Title |
Encyclopedia of rainforests / |
Author |
Jukofsky, Diane.
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Publisher |
Oryx Press, |
Year Published |
2001 |
OCLC Number |
46822418 |
ISBN |
1573562599; 9781573562591 |
Subjects |
Rain forests--Encyclopedias
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Internet Access |
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
EJBM |
QH86.J85 2001 |
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Headquarters Library/Washington,DC |
10/04/2002 |
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Collation |
xxxi, 328 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm |
Notes |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 243-255) and index. |
Contents Notes |
"Explore the magic and mystery of the world's tropical rainforests"--Page 4 of cover. An introduction to tropical forests: understanding a mysterious place on the planet -- Tropical forest distribution maps -- The world's tropical forests : where they are; how much is left; how fast they are vanishing -- Tropical forest wildlife -- Tropical forest plants -- People and tropical forests -- Saving tropical forests -- Rainforest resources. |