environmentalism

Explores the history of global warming and examines why some of the original arguments are still valid today.

Examines how and why social change occurs and the lasting influence of the environmental movement.

Thanks to leaders such as Rachel Carson, John Muir, and Gaylord Nelson, the planet is a healthier place. Find out what they did and what you can do to keep their voices strong.

Does bottled water do more harm than good? Should clear-cutting for agriculture be allowed? Every day, we hear arguments about environmental issues in the media. This book gives readers the tools to make sense of and evaluate some of these arguments. Using relatable and accessible environment-related examples, this book introduces readers to the parts of an effective argument and prompts them to use the knowledge they have gained to evaluate the effectiveness of arguments on opposing sides of the issues.

Explores land trusts and national parks in modern environmentalism through the lenses of history, geography, civics, and economics.

Provides information, practical suggestions, and examples designed to help teens become involved in efforts to save the world's oceans, lakes, rivers, and wetlands.

Liza is determined to expose her mom's boyfriend as bad for business--and the environment--and puts together a group of girls codenamed "GRRR!" which stands for Girls for Renewable Resources, Really! and is surprise by the success of their efforts.

As a child in Cameroon, Tantoh was teased for his interest in farming. Now, Farmer Tantoh is beloved across the country, where he has led clean water and agriculture projects for villages in need.

A group of individuals from different walks of life band together to bring positive changes to a world that is threatened by pollution, famine, and recession.

"Does bottled water do more harm than good? Should clear-cutting for agriculture be allowed? Every day, we hear arguments about environmental issues in the media. This book gives readers the tools to make sense of and evaluate some of these arguments. Using relatable and accessible environment-related examples, this book introduces readers to the parts of an effective argument and prompts them to use the knowledge they have gained to evaluate the effectiveness of arguments on opposing sides of the issues"--Provided by publisher.