human influence on nature

Presents a visual representation of what the planet would become if all human habitation disappeared.

Looks at food chains and food webs that can exist in your own backyard.

Compares and contrasts the plants, animals, and indigenous peoples of the world's rainforests by continent, exploring secrets of survival in the forest and examining how human exploitation threatens these diverse habitats. Also includes a companion digital book with extra activities.

Text and photographs introduce young readers to a variety of factors that impact the environment.

Enna hopes that her new knowledge of how to wield fire will help protect her good friend Isi--the Princess Anidori--and all of Bayern against their enemies, but the need to burn is uncontrollable and puts Enna and her loved ones in grave danger.

"As Earth's atmosphere heats up faster than any time in recorded human history, we're seeing big changes worldwide. What happens with such rapid climate change? Ice caps melt, sea levels rise, weather changes, and season shift. Scientists are still learning about the effects of all these changes. Find out what it means when the Earth warms up even one or two degrees"--Provided by publisher.

"Why is the Earth's climate changing and what can we do about it? Learn what people around the world are doing to protect the planet. Discover the ways people are using clean energy, making buildings and cars more efficient, protecting forests, and more"--Back cover.

"Some of the world's most beautiful places are in danger of being lost to both natural and human-caused threats, but there may still be time to save them. This...book takes readers on a journey around the world, looking at some of the most at-risk places on our planet. Colorful photographs and accessible text help readers understand the problems at hand and what is being done to try to combat them. This informative volume focuses on key environmental issues and encourages readers to be globally conscious"--Amazon.com.

Aftermath population zero gives us a chance to see the effect of human beings by seeing how Earth would adapt without us.

"What is climate change? Why is it important? How can we help stop it? All these questions and more are discussed here, in this . . . look at climate change in the 21st century"--Provided by publisher.