Sturm, Jeanne

Young readers will discover what they can do to make greener choices as they grow up.

Young readers will discover what happens to trash in a landfill.

Explains what sustainable living is and describes simple measures people can take to lead a greener life.

Describes scientific discoveries and inventions throughout history and discusses how they have changed the way people live.

An illustrated overview of models that describes how they help test new designs and discusses different types, such as scale, graphical, conceptual, mathematical, and computer models, as well as how they help us understand living things and things that are too small to see.

Provides an understanding of the impact that humans have on the Earth and its environment, and suggests ways to reduce the damage.

An illustrated overview of models that describes how they help test new designs and discusses different types, such as scale, graphical, conceptual, mathematical, and computer models, as well as how they help us understand living things and things that are too small to see.

Photographs and text introduce the different biomes of the world, their distinguishing characteristics, and the plants and animals they attract; covering types of forest, desert, tundra, grassland, chaparral, freshwater, wetland, marine, and ocean biomes; and providing tips to preserve the Earth's natural environments.

Introduces young readers to the importance of wetland areas to the Earth's ecosystem, and discusses threats against areas such as the Everglades and the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, along with the efforts to restore and protect wetland areas.

Describes scientific discoveries and inventions throughout history and discusses how they have changed the way people live.