population

Two friends go searching for a special place away from the pushing and shoving of the crowded cities, but find it harder to get away than they thought.

Rowan, an illegal second child outside of Eden, is desperately to see the world, and recklessly escapes for a night of adventure only to turn into a renegade on the run.

Since the end of World War II, the world has transformed in profound, far-reaching ways. The dismantling of European empires after the war led to decolonization, and the realignment of WWII allies led to conflict between superpowers. As the Cold War heated up, two ideologies—capitalism and communism—shaped daily life and international affairs. And as it wound down, a tidal wave of globalization wrought new avenues for growth but new sources of conflict—between the wealthy and the poor, between the Global South and the Global North. The Making of the Modern World: 1945 to the Present offers students an accessible guide to these transformations. In a compelling narrative style, the human story of our planet’s most recent history comes to life. This volume, Food, Population, and the Environment, covers the rising concerns about the degradation of the planet’s ecosystems following World War II, one of the most environmentally destructive wars in history. The vast increase in the use of pesticides and other chemicals after the war signaled some of the first alarms, as did population growth and food security. And as scientists and activists became more aware of the damages from climate change, pollution, deforestation, and desertification, an environmental movement began to translate into local and international action.

Presents the dimensions of consumption, including diapers worn as a baby, bread eaten in a lifetime, and recycled cans, and explains how to create a sustainable way of living.

Describes life in South Africa. Readers are introduced to Mandisa, who tells about the country's landscape, celebrations and food.

Jake, a young boy from Great Britain, introduces readers to his country's landscape, weather, foods, and festivals. Jake also tells readers about his school, family life, and things to see in Great Britain. Includes a page of facts about Great Britain's population, geography, and culture.

Describes France's landscape, weather, and things to see in France. Readers meet Camille, who tells about France's school, food, and family. Includes a fact page with information on the geography of France, as well as it's population and religion.

Hassan, a young boy from Egypt, introduces readers to his country's landscape, weather, foods, and festivals. Hassan also tells readers about his school, family life, and things to see in Egypt. Includes a page of facts about Egypt's population, geography, and culture.

Readers are introduced to Li, who describes China's people, festivals, landscape, and food. Includes a fact page on China's population, geography, and culture.

Describes Brazil's landscape, weather, and things to see in Brazil. Readers meet Natalia, who tells about Brazil's school, food, and family. Includes a fact page with information on the geography of Brazil, as well as it's population and religion.