nature conservation

Examines nearly forty remarkable places around the world, such as Machu Picchu and Glacier National Park, describing how they are being altered by climate change, overuse, and other factors and discussing how they can be saved.

"A basic survey of "The Lone Star State," exploring its early history, its plant and animal life, some of its well-known residents, and fun places to visit such as the Johnson Space Center"--Provided by publisher.

"A basic survey of "The Keystone State," exploring its early history, its plant and animal life, some of its well-known residents, and fun places to visit such as Philadelphia's Independence Park"--Provided by publisher.

"A basic survey of "The Empire State," exploring its early history, its plant and animal life, some of its well-known residents, and fun places to visit such as Niagara Falls"--Provided by publisher.

"A basic survey of "The Prairie State," exploring its early history, its plant and animal life, some of its well-known residents, and fun places to visit such as Chicago's Sears Tower"--Provided by publisher.

"A basic survey of "The Sunshine State," exploring its early history, its plant and animal life, some of its well-known residents, and fun places to visit such as the Kennedy Space Center"--Provided by publisher.

Learn about the people, geography, sports, history, industries and symbols that make the District of Columbia unique. Features maps, timelines, informative charts, profiles of notable people, current census information and many opportunities for a student's guided research.

"A basic survey of "The Golden State," exploring its early history, its plant and animal life, some of its well-known residents, and fun places to visit such as Disneyland"--Provided by publisher.

Text plus maps, photographs, charts, and graphs describe environmental conditions in the United States, historically and in modern times.

Examines wilderness areas of the world, the threats they face, and ways in which people can help to protect them both now and in the future.