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Table of Contents
Introduction 7
Chapter One: Forests of North America 9
Chapter Two: Forestry Products and Techniques 20
Chapter Three: Using Timber 30
Chapter Four: Forest Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Chapter Five: Our Forests—Past, Present, and Future 47
Further Reading 57
Series Glossary 58
Index 60
About the Author 64
Photo Credits 64
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Words to Understand:
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weaving together additional information to provide realistic and holistic perspectives.
Research Projects:
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Series Glossary of Key Terms:
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ability to read and comprehend higher-level books and articles in this field.
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As publishers, we feel it’s our role to give young adults the tools they need to thrive
in a global society. To encourage a more worldly perspective, this book contains both imperial and
metric measurements as well as references to a wider global context. We hope to expose the readers
to the most common conversions they will come across outside of North America.