pollution

"Exposes the political decisions and economic forces that have kept so many of us breathing dirty air. This is a . . . up-close look at the human toll, where we meet the scientists who have transformed our understanding of pollution's effects on the body and the ordinary people fighting for a cleaner future"--OCLC.

A picture book that describes how Mexican American chemist Mario J. Molina discovered that CFCs, a chemical used in spray cans, was destroying Earth's protective ozone layer.

"Tom and his mom usually drive to school, but they always get stuck in traffic. Follow his story and find out what happens when Tom walks to school, and why walking is so much better for our planet-and ourselves!"--Provided by publisher.

Trina learns how to conserve water and prevent litter to keep Earth's water clean.

"Car, train, ship or aeroplane--which form of transport is most harmful to the atmosphere? What do farming techniques such as agrochemicals do? What is 'acid rain' and what are effects of it? This book takes a look at the impact that our modern world is having on our surrounding environment, from our use of fossil fuels and our increase in global food production and building work, to the rise in our transport production. Discover what steps scientists and engineers, and even ordinary people, are taking to develop sustainable solutions to these problems, from replastering festivals to buildings bound together using horse hair!"--Provided by the publisher.

Presents an introduction to water pollution, in simple text with illustrations, explaining what it is, and how it affects the environment, and includes information on the different types of pollution, the water cycle, acid rain, and other topics.

Examines water pollution and freshwater supply and demand, discusses how resources are polluted, and explores conservation and protection methods as well as improvements that can ensure quality water.

We all need water to survive, so what happens when the world runs out? This bone-dry apocalypse will leave humanity thirsty for survival tips. Luckily, this ultimate guide to surviving in a world without water has all the info readers will need to make it out alive, and hydrated. They'll learn how to handle situations ranging from silly to scary, while full-color photographs and a striking design bring this horrifying adventure into detailed focus.

Presents an introduction to water pollution, in simple text with illustrations, explaining what it is, and how it affects the environment, and includes information on the different types of pollution, the water cycle, acid rain, and other topics. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Claire, nervous about starting a new school soon, starts to grow apart from her friend Jet, who takes photographs with the popular kids, and when Claire befriends Sky, who lives in the Lovesick Lake community, she learns about the actions of some polluters, which causes the three girls to work together for a solution.