urban ecology

Takes a close-up look at how plants, animals, and pests survive in harsh urban conditions. Focuses particularly on the damaging effect humans have had on cities and what action can be taken to improve the quality of city life. A Peruvian tale tells how the Incas built their first city and encourages readers to apply their knowledge of city habitats.

Presents a short guide to finding, observing, and identifying plants and animals in the city, and teaches children ages eight and up how to explore and enjoy nature.

Provides descriptions of the plants and animals that may be found in local habitats, based on the author's explorations of his own backyard in New Jersey; organized by season.

A collection of articles that examines agricultural innovations which are being used to eradicate hunger and poverty, discussing cropping methods, irrigation technology, agricultural policies, and more.

A collection of articles from over fifty contributors that examines global environmental problems, revealing how human societies must move beyond consumer culture to a new culture of sustainability and how people around the world have already begun this shift.

"...focuses particularly on how people have damaged the environment and how best to improve it.".

Looks at green design around the world through the scrapbook of twelve-year-old Corry Lapont, featuring postcards, brochures, and other memorabilia that introduces readers to towers, bridges, tunnels, domes, and more. Includes activities and fun facts.

A collection of activities designed to teach children ages eight to twelve about the importance of providing habitats for animals in urban areas, and emphasize the interrelationships of all living things.

Provides an introduction to backyard habitats, including water, tree, and land homes, and looks at some of the plants and animals that live in backyards.