pollution

Presents more than four thousand alphabetized, cross-referenced entries on the various aspects of environmental studies, covering key issues, organizations, and personalities, and representing approaches from science, the social sciences, and the humanities. Also includes line illustrations, statistics, maps, figures and tables, and a bibliography.

"... shows how the use of fossil fuels is changing Earth's climate and what scientists are doing to find sustainable forms of energy that will secure [the] planet's future. [People] live in an energy-rich age that relies heavily on the burning of fossil fuels. [They] burn fossil fuels to power ... vehicles, factories, and even ... power stations, which burn fossil fuels to create the electricity needed to light and heat ... buildings. The result is a buildup of carbon dioxide into Earth's atmosphere. Find out how carbon dioxide overload is making [the] planet hotter and hotter and what is being done to fight global climate change"--Provided by publisher.

"Ruth Keller is brash and precocious; she argues with her dentist, her parents, and her teachers. So, when she discovers a strange black slime in the man-made lake of her suburban neighborhood, she decides to investigate. Fortified by the encouragement of those around her, Ruth seeks the truth at all costs, even if it means taking on the rich local country club owner, who she believes is responsible for the pollution. Between the teasing of former friends, and a sudden viral spotlight, Ruth discovers how difficult it is for a journalist to take a stand for what's right in the face of critique and controversy"--Provided by publisher.

Obe Devlin spends a lot of his time cleaning up the creek that runs through what little is left of his family's once extensive farmland, and worrying about what the developers are doing nearby, and the pollution it is causing--but one day he finds a strange creature by his creek that eats plastic, and soon the animal he calls Marvin Gardens becomes his personal secret, which he believes needs to be protected from pretty much everybody.

Through the use of stylish, informative graphics, this title explores the science behind habitats.

Oil spills can spread for hundreds of miles in water. Animals can die if they eat litter. These are just two of the many ways pollution can damage the environment. Readers discover the dangers of pollution, as well as some of the ways people including children can do their part to clean up the planet. This essential environmental lesson is presented in clear language geared toward early learners. Additional information is highlighted in fact boxes. Vivid photographs provide a closer look at the harm pollution can do, as well as the beauty of the natural world we must protect. Detailed Table of Contents, Fact Boxes, Full-Color Photographs, Glossary, Index.

In this picture book, the ripple effect of one child's small action shows how we can all make a big environmental difference.

Enlightening main content, charts, and annotated quotes by experts shed light on the concept of sustainable living, while full-color photographs and informative sidebars show readers realistic changes they can make in their lives to protect the planet.

Find out how you, your family, and your town can do a few simple things that can save energy today.

"On their second mission to find another habitable planet, the four mutant animals, LaserShark, AstroWolf, SmartHawk, and StinkBug, splash land on the Water Planet, run by some suspiciously friendly clams, who are very eager to swap planets--and if the AstroNuts can stop arguing among themselves they may find out why before it is too late"--Provided by publisher.