conservation of natural resources

Discusses the ways that the outcomes of environmental court cases can contribute to social injustice by putting more burdens upon disadvantaged communities.

Explains ways that people can help keep the Earth clean.

Photographic exploration of Earth's four ocean zones, discussing why oceans are necessary to life on the planet, looking at the steps scientists and environmentalists are taking to save oceans from the damaging effects of pollution, over-fishing, and increased population, and outlining what individuals can do to conserve ocean environments.

Meet Max the Little Monster. He is a cute, furry green monster who is an environmental nightmare. Among other things, he leaves on all the lights, keeps his computer plugged in, blasts the TV, hoards his old toys and uses so much toilet paper it clogs the toilet until finally, his excessive ways cause a power outage. With no TV to watch, computer to play on, video games to play with, Max finds there is a whole big world outside that he can make a difference in the environment. Kids can follow Max the Little Green Monster's journey to environmental awareness and learn tips on how they can become little green monsters themselves.

Biodiversity is the very foundation of life on Earth, yet it is still very poorly understood.

Sounds a warning about the decline of the world's marine resources due to commercial fishing and other causes and the imminent extinction of some species.

Simple text and illustrations introduce young readers to the practices of reducing waste, reusing materials, and recycling.

Presents twenty-five essays that debate various issues that relate to the world's oceans, and discusses the numerous threats to the waters and marine life, federal policies, the fishing industry, and how humans affect marine mammals.

Presents a biography of conservationist John Muir focusing on his work with glaciers in Alaska and his legacy today.