air pollution

The townspeople finally decide to take action when the air pollution becomes so bad the birds are falling out of the sky.

Discusses the issue of air pollution, focusing on the changes in the air, the history of the problem, and solutions on how to make the air cleaner.

"It's monsoon season in Bangladesh, and that means Iqbal's mother must cook indoors over an open flame, even though the smoke is making her and the family sick. When Iqbal learns about the district science fair, with the theme of sustainability, he is determined to win first prize. With the cash reward, he can buy a pipe stove that draws smoke out of the house. Then Iqbal is struck with an ingenious idea! For his science fair project, he will build a cook stove that doesn't produce smoke. He researches solar cookers and finds the winning design--one that harnesses the sun's energy and do away with those harmful fumes. But the competition at the science fair is fierce--will Iqbal bring home the prize?"--Jacket flap.

Examines the Paris Climate Agreement, discussing its goals, positive and negative aspects, and impact on the future. Includes sidebars, a glossary, resources for further information, maps, and color photographs.

Killer Smog: London, England traces the devastating story of air pollution that took thousands of lives and brought London to a standstill.

"This book aims to increase understanding of the state and potential of forest ecosystems to mitigate and to adapt to climate change in a polluted environment."--Back cover.

Text and illustrations explore fog, mist, and haze, and discuss how each is formed.

"Photographs of beautiful children around the world exploring air through touch, smell, sound, and sight underscore the importance of clean air to all life on earth. This is science that surrounds us"--Amazon.com.

Addie, officially known as Star Girl, is having some trouble fitting in at the Space Education and Action School, but she hopes her second mission will be a success--she and Grace (Comet XS), who does not trust her, must seek out the source of the pollution that is poisoning the intelligent vine aliens on the planet Plantagan.

When Mr. King discovers a flower chewed by a caterpillar, he invents a Caterpillar-Catcher to take care of the problem. Spewing smoke into the sky, though, the Caterpillar-Catcher angers Mr. King's friends, forcing Mr. King to find a way to make his catcher run on green, clean energy.