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CONTENTS

CHAPTER 9. Species Figures 50 CHAPTER 10. Entomology 55 CHAPTER 11. Deforestation 60 CHAPTER 12. Making a Difference 65 Series Glossary of Key Terms 70 Documentaries 72 Resources 73 Index 76 About the Author and Photo Credits 80

Introduction 8 CHAPTER 1. Expeditions 10 CHAPTER 2. Locations 15 CHAPTER 3. Conservation Stories 20 CHAPTER 4. Climate 25 CHAPTER 5. Plant-Derived Medicines 30 CHAPTER 6. Types of Jungles 35 CHAPTER 7. Verge of Extinction? 40 CHAPTER 8. Human Uses 45

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