"In Environmental Engineer, carefully leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs take early fluent readers on an informational interview with a scientist. Readers learn about the day-to-day responsibilities and challenges of this career and the things they can do now to prepare for work as an environmental engineer. An infographic illustrates the tools of the trade, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about environmental engineers online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites"--Provided by the publisher.
"Geoengineering is the deliberate manipulation of the environment in an attempt to counteract the harmful effects of human-influenced climate change. It's intended as a solution, but it also can create unintended consequences. When scientists and political leaders can't even agree on the extent of climate change, it can seem hopeless to think they will come together to work on solutions. This enlightening resource offers perspectives from experts in the field today, making clear why this topic attracts such controversy and what can be done in the future to help our planet"--Provided by publisher.
"The Earth is warming rapidly, and some scientists propose geoengineering, or 'engineering Earth,' to combat climate change. Their ideas include thickening clouds with chemicals to reduce sunlight. Is geoengineering too risky? Or is it our best hope of survival? [This book examines those questions and more]"--Provided by publisher.
Examines the career of environmental engineer, discussing the skills and requirements needed to do the job, featuring facts about job outlook, education, training, and salaries, and including on-the-job profiles, sidebars, and photographs.
Introduces readers to various career options in the field of environmental and energy technology and covers what the jobs entail, educational requirements, salary ranges, required skills, employment prospects, and more.
Thirty people from around the world share about their jobs that help the environment including oceanographers, chefs, engineers, pilots, and models. Includes color photographs.
Examines amazing feats of environmental engineering while exploring projects that supply water to impoverished areas, structures in the Netherlands that hold back the Atlantic Ocean, and the cleanup of contaminated areas.
"Readers learn how green engineers cut down on waste and the use of natural resources by inventing new materials and techniques. This resource covers recycling, reuse, and renewable energy sources and explains global warming and greenhouse gases and their effects on Earths environment.--Amazon.
