pollution

Discusses the growing problem of polluted water around the globe, and looks at what is being done to solve the problem.

Explores clean water in modern environmentalism through the lenses of history, geography, civics, and economics.

"Ruth Keller is brash and precocious; she argues with her dentist, her parents, and her teachers. So, when she discovers a strange black slime in the man-made lake of her suburban neighborhood, she decides to investigate. Fortified by the encouragement of those around her, Ruth seeks the truth at all costs, even if it means taking on the rich local country club owner, who she believes is responsible for the pollution. Between the teasing of former friends, and a sudden viral spotlight, Ruth discovers how difficult it is for a journalist to take a stand for what's right in the face of critique and controversy"--Provided by publisher.

In Wisconsin, as her adoptive parents open their lake cabins for summer visitors, twelve-year-old Annalise, abandoned as an infant and able to communicate with the lake, discovers a growing toxic algae bloom and teams up with her friends to save the beloved body of water.

"Jessie wants her science fair project to make a difference. So when she gets the chance to test a local creek for pollution, she can't wait to get started. But when things start going wrong with her experiment, Jessie and her siblings don't just have an experiment to investigate, they have a mystery to solve!"--OCLC.

"People are adding carbon to the atmosphere. This causes Earth's temperatures to warm. Scientists are developing fake trees that can capture and store carbon from the air. [This book] looks at the science behind the technology and how it could help improve life on Earth"--Provided by publisher.

"Exposes the political decisions and economic forces that have kept so many of us breathing dirty air. This is a . . . up-close look at the human toll, where we meet the scientists who have transformed our understanding of pollution's effects on the body and the ordinary people fighting for a cleaner future"--OCLC.

A picture book that describes how Mexican American chemist Mario J. Molina discovered that CFCs, a chemical used in spray cans, was destroying Earth's protective ozone layer.

"Tom and his mom usually drive to school, but they always get stuck in traffic. Follow his story and find out what happens when Tom walks to school, and why walking is so much better for our planet-and ourselves!"--Provided by publisher.

Trina learns how to conserve water and prevent litter to keep Earth's water clean.