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Climate change is among the hottest topics of discussion today. Children will learn how global warming occurs, what causes it, and what we can do to lessen its effects.

Animal species are disappearing at an alarming rate. This informative book introduces kids to some of the animals in danger and examines what can be done to preserve Earth's ecological diversity.

Climate influences the features of the landscape, what farmers can grow, where people live, and the type of houses they build. But what happens when the climate changes abruptly and dramatically, not as part of a natural process of change but because of human activity? The result is more frequent and stronger extreme weather events such as heat waves, storms, torrential rain, raging winds, and hurricanes. This fascinating book uses case studies to...

Explains the phenomenon of air pollution and discusses the importance of preserving clean air.

Nuclear power has the potential to produce great amounts of power but the generation of it results in toxic waste that remains dangerous for centuries.

Toxins are poisons. Many are found in nature and help protect plants and animals from animals that try to eat them. But there are other toxins that are very harmful, especially when they enter the food chain. Artificial chemicals such as herbicides and pesticides used in farming, cleaning products used by industries, hormones injected into animals, all get passed along to living things through the food chain with devastating effects. This book uses...

"Some people are skeptical about climate change. According to many scientists, this threat to the environment is real. Readers explore the ways in which humans contribute to the problem of climate change, but they also learn how humans can work to stop this environmental crisis. Eye-catching fact boxes, a detailed glossary, and full-color photographs enhance readers' understanding of this important science curriculum topic and how it connects to current...