Includes bibliographical references (page 62) and index.

Discusses the importance of plants and what can be done to protect some kinds of plants that face extinction. A balanced study of the future of the plant kingdom that encourages involvement in environmental activities, with examples of forest destruction worldwide. After citing the terrible destruction of plant life in such areas as the Amazon River basin and Madagascar, this account describes some successful ventures in rescuing endangered plants. Plants provide nesting sites for robins, camouflage for cheetahs, water for desert animals, building material for beavers, and food for koalas, hummingbirds, porcupines, and human beings. All life depends on plants, but many species of plants are now in danger. Green Planet Rescue surveys the plant world and, through color photographs and a clear text, explains why plants are important, how they reproduce and grow, and why many are now threatened. Dozens of fascinating examples and details of plant rescue efforts show what scientists are doing to protect our green planet, and what readers can do to help.

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