human influence on nature

"Learn about how scientists have predicted the way diseases will evolve and effect our world in the future"-- Provided by publisher.

"Ninety-seven percent of actively publishing climate scientists agree that human behavior is changing the climate of our planet. What are the effects of this change, and what should humanity's next move be? This book breaks down the complexity of this highly relevant topic into an accessible language level while providing content interesting and relevant to high school aged readers. It covers different perspectives of the effects of climate change and different arguments for how it should be addressed"--Provided by publisher.

Teaches readers about the many different types of extreme weather and how climate change is drastically affecting the weather.

"Climate change is rapidly reshaping Earth in devastating ways. Since the mid-20th century, the planet has been warming at an unprecedented rate. This informative book is designed to educate young readers about climate change, a defining issue of their time. The text features real-world examples of young activists who are using their powerful voices to inspire change and true stories about scientists working on cutting-edge solutions. It encourages readers to draw connections between rising populations and climate change, explore solutions to this global issue, and advocate for change"--Provided by publisher.

"Thanks to humans, bumble bees are world travelers, spreading to countries that never hosted bumble bees before. For centuries these insects pollinated our crops. But are they pushing out native pollinators? Why are some species of bumble bees flourishing whereas others are floundering, to the point of possibly disappearing forever? . . . explores these questions and tells the tale of bumble bees' history with humans . . . highlights the interconnectedness of the two species, and touches on the topics of endangerment and extinction, the impact on human agriculture, bumble bee habitats and ecology, and the current crisis of bee protection"--Provided by publisher.

Essays written by authorities in a variety of fields examine the interrelated issues surrounding tropical deforestation and offer strategies for slowing the destruction of rain forests.

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

Looks at the plants, insects, mammals, and other creatures that are connected in backyard food chains and how these chains form a large backyard food web.

Describes scientists' efforts to counteract harm to the natural environment by using aggressive measures against problems caused by humans and that sometimes go against the natural world.

Presents facts about endangered animals, providing information on how humanity's impact on the environment affects wildlife.