human ecology

Takes a phase-by-phase journey through life from infancy to old age to illustrate the enormous imprint every American makes during his or her time on Earth. Incorporates surprising facts with playful visuals to reveal our level of consumption and the simple changes we can all make to reduce the impact of our ecological footprint on the world.

"...focuses particularly on how people have damaged the environment and how best to improve it.".

The future of the Rain Forest of the Macaw depends on a scientist and a young Indian boy as they search for a nameless butterfly during one day in the rain forest.

A program for wildlife ecology, interweaving Native American cultural heritage with environmental lessons.

Describes the history of the polar peoples, how they live and work, and the seasons and geographic features of the lands of the midnight sun.

A Suquamish Indian chief describes his people's respect and love for the Earth, and concern over its destruction.

Helps readers understand the environmental impact of their actions by providing statistics on the amount of food, clothes, gas, milk, water, and other things they will consume in their lifetime.

"What's your human footprint? Well, it's 13,056 pints of milk; 28,433 showers; 12,888 oranges; 14,518 candy bars; 43,371 cans of soda; and $52,972 worth of clothes, all in one lifetime. And that's just a fraction of the mountain of stuff you'll consume. Think of that times six billion other footprints. Makes you want to step more lightly on the Earth!"--P. [4] of cover.

This book asks questions about an environmental crisis, air and water pollution, the American lifestyle, ecological conservation, and more.