Winnick, Nick

An exploration of waste minimization, covering ways to red uce waste, the plastic problem, composting, related careers, and more.

Provides information about green buildings, covering materials, standards, energy efficiency, related careers, and more.

An exploration of renewable energy sources, covering solar energy, wind power, geothermal energy, related careers, and more.

Describes the reasons for using green energy, and profiles various types of renewable energy such as solar, hydropower, nuclear, geothermal, and wind energy. Also lists the world's largest renewable energy projects. Includes profiles of green careers, a comprehension quiz, a glossary of terms, and a debate of the benefits and drawbacks of converting to renewable energy sources.

Explains what constitutes a green building and describes the materials, planning, and methods of green building. Includes tips for going green in schools and communities, profiles of the world's greenest buildings, information on green careers, a comprehension quiz, and a section on the benefits and challenges of requiring old buildings to become green.

Photographs and illustrations introduce young readers to the physical characteristics, natural habitats, and history of salamanders.

Looks at some of the changes that occur in nature when summer arrives, and discusses the holidays and celebrations associated with the season.

Explores the physical and behavioral characteristics of owls and discusses where they live and what they eat.

Photographs and text introduce young readers to butterflies, describing how an adult butterfly is born of an egg that becomes a caterpillar. Includes instructions for a related activity.

Explores the physical and behavioral characteristics of moose and discusses where they live and what they eat. Details myths and legends surrounding moose and includes full-color photographs and a glossary.