environmental aspects

Discusses the nature and causes of acid rain, its harmful effects, and possible ways to prevent it.

Discusses various aspects of farming and its positive and negative effects on the environment.

Text and accompanying photographs examine the ways in which land is used around the world, for farming, industry, habitation, transportation, and other purposes.

Presents for the primary level a survey of pressing issues of conservation as they affect our entire planet and everything living on it.

Text and accompanying photographs discuss population growth, problems of overpopulation, population distribution, ethnic differences, women's roles, and environmental concerns for the future.

Discusses the problem of rainforest destruction, looking at the reasons for and consequences of this destruction, and what can be done to stop it.

A true story about a baby hippo who loses his mother during a tsunami, but finds a new home and a new mother.

Examines the cause and effects of acid rain, and shows how it can be prevented.

Describes, in text and photographs, the duties and day-to-day activities of John Cronin who works as the riverkeeper of the Hudson River.

Young readers are introduced to the worlds extensive demand for energy and what this demand entails. Informative text, maps, and graphs will help readers understand how countries supply enough energy to meet an overwhelming demand. Brilliant photographs, fun facts, and study questions add another layer to this fascinating topic.