Natalie Hyde
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Soil Erosion and How to Prevent It helps young readers comprehend the impact of erosion on all life. This title addresses the value of soil, how soil is created, weathering, erosion, deposition, soil pollutants, natural versus human-induced erosion, impact on plants and animals, causes of erosion, and kid-friendly steps to preventing erosion.
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Most people have heard of the massive collection of debris in the Pacific Ocean or the damaging effects of oil spills on ocean ecosystems. But there are many other ways the world's oceans are being affected by pollution. This important title examines the sources of ocean pollution and the action being taken around the world to prevent pollution. Get inspired to take action in your community!"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Follow along as a fictional researcher observes and makes journal entries about their field trip through the Serengeti ecosystem in Africa. Outstanding photographs highlight the animals, plants, and people that inhabit this diverse habitat where the world's largest land mammal migration takes place. Simple graphs show facts about the land, and the final report describes efforts being made to preserve the area."--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Learn all about the holidays and cultural festivals celebrated in Sweden. This book features fun facts about the unique festivals of the ancient Sami people, how the Swedish royal family is honored, and what traditional foods are eaten." --
Author
Publisher
Crabtree Pub Co
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"We use it every day in products as varied as prescription drugs, toys, and toothbrushes. In less than a century, plastics have become integral to our daily lives. But plastic waste also clogs Earth's oceans and other water bodies. Research has shown that microplastics have even accumulated in our bodies. This timely book investigates our increasingly problematic use of plastics in all areas of our lives and how our attempts to curb use and mitigate...
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
" ... Explains how the shape of Earth is changed by weathering and erosion, the breaking down of rocks and minerals which are then carried from one place to another by water, ice, wind, and gravity. It is this movement that carves out valleys, causes trees to topple over, and creates or destroys good farmland. Examples of changes to landforms help show young readers the effects of weathering and erosion, which can happen quickly or sometimes take...
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub Co
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Climate change is one of the most serious threats to the world's oceans causing ecosystem damage, coastal erosion, and ocean acidification. This necessary title explores these effects and the worldwide efforts to reduce them. From youth leaders to global organizations, learn how people work together to protect the oceans from the effects of climate change - and get motivated to take action in your community"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"From food to economic opportunities, the ocean contains a wealth of natural resources that humans around the world depend on. But as we use these resources, we can negatively impact the ocean. Luckily, people around the world are creating ways to use ocean resources sustainably, so they will be available for years to come. In this interesting title, read about sustainable resource use and how you can take action in your community"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
This exciting book explains how the shape of Earth can change with the sudden movement of Earth's crust or when molten rock explodes out of an opening in Earth's surface. Young readers will be fascinated to discover how volcanoes form - destroying the landscape and creating new landforms at the same time. They will also learn about tectonic plates and fault lines, the damage earthquakes can cause, and how to stay safe when an earthquake happens.
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Why are oceans some of Earth's most important resources? This title explores the many ways humans and other living things depend on oceans, from helping to clean the air and regulating the climate to providing work opportunities and healthy food. Readers will also learn how human activity affects oceans and become familiar with the call for more sustainable ocean use"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Earth's surface is constantly being changed by heat, water, ice, salt, plants, and animals. Sometimes the changes are destructive to human activities such as farming and the building of structures. This interesting title shows the different ways people try to stop or reduce this change in the land. Examples feature such structures as dykes to hold back water and windbreaks, and adding shrubs, grass, and trees to an area of land to prevent erosion."--...
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub
Pub. Date
[i.e. 2010]
Language
English
Description
It all starts with erosion for sedimentary rock. Worn down bits of rock become pressed together under pressure into strata, or layers. The formation of rock such as sandstone, shale, limestone, and dolomite is explained.
17) LGBTQ rights
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"From the Compton's Cafeteria and Stonewall riots in the 1960s, to the decriminalization of homosexuality, and marriage rights, this thoughtful title examines the continuing fight for LGBTQ human and legal rights. Using fascinating primary and secondary source material, readers will gain insight into this evolving rights movement and be encouraged to think critically about the concepts of rights and freedoms in democratic societies. The effects of...
20) Saving Arm Pit
Author
Publisher
Fitzhenry & Whiteside
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
With the Harmony Point Post Office in danger of closing, the baseball team comes up with a plan to save the post office and their first coach who knows what he's doing.