Topic: Botany, Ecology and Environment, Nature, Science Experiments The woods are home to an amazing variety of living things. The projects and activities in this book demonstrate the importance of the water cycle and nutrient cycles, investigate interrelationships among organisms, and assist young scientists in navigating through wooded areas and identifying wildlife. Contents: Chapter 1: Giants of the Plant Kingdom:The Wonder of Trees Chapter 2: Bathed by the Air and Rooted in the Soil: Trees and Their Environment Chapter 3: A First Look at the Forest: Describing and Measuring the Woods Chapter 4: Oh, What a Tangled Web: The Ways of Life in the Forest Chapter 5: Cycles and Flows: Functions of a Forest Ecosystem Chapter 6: The Future of Our Forests Conclusion Tools and Equipment Glossary For Further Information Index
