Palmer, Joy

Explains the environmental problems that result from the manufacture and disposal of everyday items made of metal and shows how the recycling of these objects can reduce these threats.

An easy-to-read introduction to the moving air which affects weather and life worldwide.

An easy-to-read introduction to sunshine, the powerful rays of light produced by the sun.

An easy-to-read introduction to ice, snow, and other conditions which often accompany cold temperatures.

Describes the phenomenon of rain, how and why it falls, how it can be measured and predicted, and its effect on the world and its life.

Describes the world's oceans, discussing marine plants and animals, how people use the ocean's resources, and how to protect oceans from pollution.

Describes the plants, animals, and human inhabitants of a tropical rain forest and discusses the importance of these unique environments and threats to their survival.

Describes the polar lands, discussing plant and animal life, how people survive at the poles, environmental threats, and the protection of polar lands.

Describes the world's deserts, discussing plant and animal life, resources, how people survive in the desert, and why desert lands are growing in size.