Deforestation

With a global population of over 7 billion people, more and more trees and forests are being cut down to make room for people to live, work, and build. But deforestation can be very dangerous because trees make the air clean. Readers learn about the many ways deforestation is executed, such as logging and slash and burn, as well as the harmful effects it has on the environment, such as releasing greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, destroying animal habitats, and increasing flooding. Accessible text and supporting images guide readers as they learn about this very real environmental concern.