pollution

Pollution is harmful waste that enters the air, soil, and water. About 40 percent of rivers in the United States are too polluted for fishing, swimming and other water sports. Learn more in Water Pollution, a Focus on Water Science book. In this series readers are introduced to the science behind Earth's water. A combination of vibrant photography and interesting text encourage readers to learn more about water science. Each Focus on Water Science title features easy-to-read text, stunning visuals, and a challenging educational activity. Focus on Water Science is a series of AV2 media enhanced books. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. These books come alive with video, audio, weblinks, slide shows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more. Book jacket.

A collection of articles that provide information on water pollution, arranged in alphabetical order, with illustrations and maps.

Examines the concept of water conservation, discussing how water gets polluted and wasted and how it can be cleaned up and preserved.

Collects two mysteries in which Hannah West investigates the stolen artwork of a neighbor and the cause of dead fish washing up on a shore near the set of a television show.

"Droughts, acid rain, and pollution are all problems found around the world. Learning about how to conserve and care for the precious water on Earth should be an important part of every persons science background. This book introduces readers to the fundamental water issues in both first and third world countries. The main content encourages them to think both locally and globally, including real-life examples of conservation efforts complete with full-color photographs to show readers the reality of droughts and pollution. Fact boxes and a graphic organizer help readers understand important science and social studies concepts"--Amazon.com.

Text and illustrations explore fog, mist, and haze, and discuss how each is formed.

One day, Princess Mariana and her friends discover dangerous garbage that is polluting their beautiful waters, and this garbage comes from Lixo Island, a land of trash and filth ruled by the Spumas.

A young boy who loves the countryside determines to find the source of the black cloud that hovers above it.

Addie, officially known as Star Girl, is having some trouble fitting in at the Space Education and Action School, but she hopes her second mission will be a success--she and Grace (Comet XS), who does not trust her, must seek out the source of the pollution that is poisoning the intelligent vine aliens on the planet Plantagan.

Shows how bacteria are harmful and helpful to human beings, covering such topics as disease, digestion, air and water pollution control, and the treatment of muscle disorders.