environmental aspects

"Over the centuries, cities were built over rivers, hoping to address pollution and flooding concerns. However, naturalists now advocate freeing buried rivers to manage urban water issues"--Provided by publisher.

"[Relates] the facts about renewable and non-renewable energy resources, how our energy use contributes to global warming, and what the future of energy looks like"--Provided by publisher.

"Forests create the air we breathe. They provide shade for people and animals. But humans are destroying more forests every day. Check out what happens when forests disappear - and if we can reverse the losses"--Provided by publisher.

"This illustrated book examines how sports are affecting the planet, what climate change means for athletes and sporting events, and what young people can do to make sports sustainable for the future"--Provided by publisher.

"Did you know that most plastic goes to landfills instead of recycling plants? Use these 10 simple steps and added hands-on activity to reduce your plastic use and waste. Find out what tips work for you and spread the word. Together, we can make a difference!"--Provided by publisher.

"Wildfires, earthquakes, floods, and disease. These natural disasters can strike suddenly and leave a trail of destruction behind them. How exactly do natural disasters change ecosystems? How can an ecosystem recover from such a deadly event? What lasting issues can they lead to? How does climate change contribute to the increasing occurrence of natural disasters? Readers will learn the answer to these questions and more in this educational text. The concise language is paired with colorful photographs to help young readers understand this valuable scientific information in an age-appropriate way"--.

"When the kids in room 5 write to Earth asking what they can do to help save our planet, they are delighted to get a letter back"--Publisher.

"A behind-the-scenes look inside the three trials involving a popular weed killer (Roundup), cancer, and the search for justice--written by a physician expert witness who saw it all"--Provided by publisher.

"This illustrated book examines the problem of food waste around the world, its consequences for the environment and practical things young readers can do to curb food waste."--Provided by publisher.

Sustainability means trying to avoid using up natural resources so as to keep Earth's ecosystems in balance. Some sustainability practices include composting, limiting use of cars and other vehicles that use fossil fuels, and investing in solar power for your home. This title introduces to the main concept of sustainability in an age-appropriate way, including environmental and Earth science topics in the main content. Case studies gives readers relatable examples and tips on how to live more sustainably now and in the future. and how that will impact Earth.