Table of Contents

March 22, 2005

Mountains​—Vital for Life on Earth

Mountains are crucial to the health of our planet. But these majestic towers are vulnerable. What is being done to protect them?

3 Mountains​—Why We Need Them

5 Mountains Under Threat

11 Mountains​—Who Will Save Them?

12 On Which Side of the Road Do You Drive?

14 Nourishing and Nurturing in the Animal World

23 Chocolate​—From Bean to You

26 Black Pearls​—Gems From the South Seas

28 Watching the World

30 From Our Readers

31 Vulnerable Viewers

32 Draw Close to the Creator

Venice​—“City in the Sea” 16

Learn why this unusual city, whose streets are “paved” with water, is fighting for survival.

Why Should I Do Manual Labor? 20

Many view manual work as undesirable. But whether you realize it or not, learning to do physical work can benefit you in many ways.

[Pictures on cover, page 2]

Cover: Grand Teton, Wyoming, U.S.A.; below: Mount Shuksan, Washington, U.S.A.

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