Bocknek, Jonathan

Describes current fisheries failings, and provides recommendations for more sustainable practices (e.g., food and livelihood security, interdisciplinary approaches, ecosystem-based and community-based management, governance reforms, reduced capacity, and accountability.

Discusses the role of plants in life on Earth, looks at plant parts, traces the life cycles of plants, and examines the kinds of plants that thrive in different habitats.

Photographs and easy-to-follow text teach young readers about telescopes and how they are used.

Color photos fill this overview of the lion, which describes its physical characteristics, social behavior, life cycle, habitat, diet, threats, and survival status, as well as folklore about them. Also includes a "fascinating facts" section, a glossary, and a list of related resources.

Traces the history of the world's fishing industry and explains how it has been affected by various social, political, and economic issues.

Explains the physical properties of stars and discusses the origin of constellations.

Explores the impact various global issues, including global warming, urbanization, overfishing, and the growing numbers of migrants, have had on Antarctica.

Discusses various aspects of the sky, including the sun, clouds, the moon and planets, and its changing nature, and includes related activities.

Describes the properties and uses of magnets and suggests related activities.

Discusses the sources, ingredients, types, and nutrients of soil and the life forms that it supports.