This section provides a short description of all the major
objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide
for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or
you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets
that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question
formats. Lichen and Moss - These are organisms that can grow
almost anywhere. They can survive in any type of climate because
they are completely self-contained. Bogs - These are wetlands
where there is water on the surface and a thick layer of dead
plant material underneath. The author visits several different
ones near and far from his cabin in the book. Eco-Terrorists -
These are people who try to disrupt human exploitation of the
environment. The Diner - The author goes here when he needs some
light-hearted conversation and some companionship.... This
section contains 338 words| (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per
page)