What are rainforests and why are they important? This book looks at the fragile ecosystem and its destruction over the last fifty years. It looks at whether there can be a balance between people's needs and the well-being of the forests themselves. This book talks about the causes of the destruction of rainforest and also at the positive projects that are already happening to conserve the rainforest. It also looks at the future of the forests. Opposing viewpoints are given throughout to provide opportunities for discussion and debate.

 

This book is part of a book series called 21St Century Debates .

There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published 2003 by Hachette Children's Group .

Ewan McLeish is a writer, researcher and consultant on environmental issues and education