Examines a variety of locations around the world that are in danger of being destroyed from the Amazon Rainforest and the Arctic to Taj Mahal and Venice. Highlights what is putting the location at risk and what efforts are being made to protect it. Includes maps, a glossary, and color photographs.
General Note
Includes index.
Content Note
On the edge -- Amazon rainforest -- Arctic -- Dead Sea -- Everglades -- Great Barrier Reef -- Kilimanjaro -- Machu Picchu -- Madagascar -- Maldives -- Palmyra -- Taj Mahal -- Venice.