environmental protection

The author describes his experiences investigating the progress of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan, and his search for Brutus, a manatee his family adopted, discussing the competing forces that have placed the Everglades and the sea cow in danger of extinction.

Describes the various kinds of pollution and what is being done to protect the natural environment.

An introduction to Earth Day, discussing how it was started and why we still celebrate it now.

Presents more than four thousand alphabetized, cross-referenced entries on the various aspects of environmental studies, covering key issues, organizations, and personalities, and representing approaches from science, the social sciences, and the humanities. Also includes line illustrations, statistics, maps, figures and tables, and a bibliography.

"The environment is an essential but sometimes tough and weighty concept to grasp. This engaging nonfiction book takes readers back to the basics, offering an accessible overview of what makes up our environment, how those parts work, and why they matter. Divided into five sections--water, air, soil, energy, and climate--the book uses facts, figures, and simple language to give an overarching survey of our environment. Questions run throughout the text, creating a spirit of inquiry"--Provided by publisher.

"The Amazon is burning. Fire-breathing creatures run amok through the trees, and the Renegades must unite with indigenous activists to stop them"--Provided by publisher.

"YOU are a magical mermaid who has lived her entire life in an underwater palace. You celebrate and protect all species under the sea. Princess Island and Prince Island, the very best royal summer camps, are right nearby. Ever since you were a little mermaid you have dreamed of leaving your underwater home and joining the land princesses. Will YOU leave your comfortable palace under the sea and teach the land princesses and princes the importance of protecting theplanet and our oceans?"--Provided by publisher.

"Wonder Woman shows Poison Ivy how working together helps our environment"--OCLC.

Roy, who is new to his small Florida community, becomes involved in another boy's attempt to save a colony of burrowing owls from a proposed construction site.

"Wonder Woman shows Poison Ivy how working together helps our environment"--OCLC.