McLeish, Ewan

Discusses the impact of overcrowding, especially among poor developing nations, examining its cause, effect on people and the environment, and strategies used by various governments to deal with the problem.

Explores the problem of rain forest destruction, discussing the importance of rain forests to Earth, the causes and effects of deforestation, and what people can do to save rain forest biomes.

Examines the geography, history, economy, and culture of the South American continent.

Examines some of the negative effects of human activity on the planet, focusing on challenges to the energy supply and use of power resources, with discussion of the world energy status, implications of a energy shortage, and sustainable solutions.

Photographs and easy-to-follow text introduce young readers to the dangers of earthquakes; describe what causes them and the science and technology used to measure the damage they cause; and also profile several earthquakes throughout the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.

Describes the benefits of using nuclear power and includes arguments for and against its production and use. Includes a glossary and a list of resources.

Describes several power sources--including fossil fuels, nuclear and water power, and energy from plants--and discusses their pros and cons and energy concerns for the future. Also includes a glossary and further print and Web resources.

Explores the world's wetlands showing how they are formed, why they are important, and what can be done to safeguard them for the future.

Describes how the oceans were formed, the plants and animals that live in them, and the impact of human beings on the marine environment.

Examines the nature of deserts, how and why they spread, and the effect of desertification on the human population.