environmental aspects

"This collection of . . . lyrical nonfiction poems with . . . color illustrations highlights the threat of plastic and the kids who are fighting for change to save our planet"--OCLC.

Provides information on oil spills, including causes, effects, and cleanup efforts.

Text and color illustrations explore how electronic waste can be reduced, and how it can be reused and recycled.

"If a shipping container filled with 28,000 plastic ducks spilled into the Pacific Ocean, where would all those ducks go? Inspired by a real incident, this captivating and innovative look at the pollution crisis in our oceans follows one of the ducks as it is washed away on ocean currents, encountering plastic-endangered whales and sea turtles and passing through the giant floating island of marine debris known as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. From the author-illustrator of the acclaimed Curiosity: The Story of a Mars Rover comes a highly accessible and graphically stylish picture book with an ultimately hopeful message about environmental issues and the state of our oceans. An end map documents the widely scattered journey of the real-life plastic ducks, showing where they have been found, as well as facts about the ways plastic is affecting various parts of the world"--From the publisher's web site.

". . . youth activist Hannah Testa, the founder of Hannah4Change, chronicles both her personal and political mission to save the Earth's oceans by limiting single-use plastic products"--Provided by publisher.

"Simple activities show children how to make a difference to the environment by reusing clothing to make bags, pots for plants, and new shoes"--Provided by the publisher.

"Human modification of the environment always carries a risk of accident and folly. Explore the causes and consequences of the Love Canal disaster of the 1970s in Niagara Falls, New York. Guided by compelling questions such as, 'What led to this disaster?,' 'Who was impacted by it?,' and 'What changed in its aftermath?' the interdisciplinary content blends social studies and science. Ultimately, it pushes students to consider how humans can meet their need for resources in a safe, sustainable way. Books include table of contents, index, glossary, author biography, and timeline"--Provided by the publisher.

"In 1907, a chemist named Leo Baekeland invented the first synthetic plastic. In the little more than 100 years since, plastic has benefited humanity even while we polluted Earth with it. During the 1950s, plastic production rapidly increased and since then, people have created billions of tons of plastic. Millions of tons of plastic enter the world's fragile oceans and ecosystems every year. This informative book examines the globally significant plastic pollution problem, how it got so bad, and the steps that governments, activists, and young people are taking to demand change"--Provided by publisher.

"Learn how plastic was invented, how we use it, where it goes when we throw it away, and why it's so damaging to our planet and the animals that live here. Then discover how you can reduce your plastic footprint and live life more sustainably"--Provided by publisher.

Earthquakes are among the heaviest hitters in the world of natural phenomena that shape our planet. Not only can they cause massive amounts of damage on their own, they can also cause other disasters, such as tsunamis and avalanches.