The Mountain Pine Beetle

Imagine an insect as small as a grain of rice killing a tree that towers 70 feet above the forest floor. Seems impossible, doesn't it? Not when one mountain pine beetle joins forces with thousands of others to form an army of forest killers. The Mountain Pine Beetle: Tiny But Mighty tells the story of how such a tiny insect has managed to change the landscape of our western forests. With lively text, vivid (and sometimes icky) photographs, plus engaging illustrations, The Mountain Pine Beetle: Tiny But Mighty tells us how these little buggers operate and how the forests manage to survive. Perfect for schools and libraries and anyone who wants to make sense of the world around them.LEARN the secrets of how this tiny insect has managed to change our western forests.DISCOVER how the trees are fighting back.FIND OUT WHAT YOU CAN DO during a mighty pine beetle epidemic.