Vetere, Lori creator author text pa 2019 2019 monographic eng 80 pages : color photographs, map ; 24 cm. Jungle Facts & Figures takes the reader deep into the jungles of Borneo, the Congo, Papua New Guinea, and the Amazon River Basin. Learn about the legend of the monkey god and the mysterious lost city of Z. Discover the many products that come from rain forests that are useful to mankind. Explore interesting facts and data on different types of jungles, unique forest bugs, and unique creatures and plants. This book also goes into detail about the threats to the very existence of the rainforest, including deforestation and climate change. Conservation stories are included here, from both individuals and foundations that are making a difference. Jungle Facts & Figures also includes ways that we can help to show their destruction and preserve jungles for future generations. Expeditions Locations Conservation stories Climate Plant derived medicines Types of jungles Verge of extinction? Human uses: products that come from rainforests Species figures Entomology Deforestation Making a difference. juvenile LORI VETERE Includes bibliographical references and index. Jungle ecology Juvenile literature Jungle ecology 577.34 Vetere, Lori 9781422240922 9781422240939 PPAK 190915 20190915144957.0 eng