conservation of natural resources

"[Relates] the facts about how resources are used around the world, which resources are renewable and non-renewable, and what the future of natural resource management looks like"--Provided by publisher.

"Learn about alternative energy sources such as solar, wind, and geothermal energy, and what they can do to positively affect life on Earth"--Back cover.

"Come along as five friends help to reduce plastic pollution in their community. For their first mission, Nick challenges his friends to celebrate his birthday with a No-Plastic Day. That means saying no thanks to single-use plastics like straws, cups, containers, cutlery, bags and more for a whole day!-- Back of cover.

"When Franklin D. Roosevelt took office in March 1933, the United States was on the brink of economic collapse and environmental disaster. Thirty-four days later, the first of over three million impoverished young men were building parks and reclaiming the nation's forests and farmlands. The Civilian Conservation Corps--FDR's favorite program and 'miracle of inter-agency cooperation'--resulted in the building and/or improvement of hundreds of state and national parks, the restoration of nearly 120 million acres of land, and the planting of some three billion trees--more than half of all the trees ever planted in the United States. Fighting for the Forest tells the story of the Civilian Conservation Corp through a close look at Shenandoah National Park in Virginia (the CCC's first project) and through the personal stories and work of young men around the nation who came of age and changed their country for the better working in Roosevelt's Tree Army"--From the publisher's web site.

Encourages the reader to join in an imaginary journey aboard a magical plane, the White Feather Flier, to help sick and hungry children, restore coral reefs and rain forests, and more. Includes a note from the author about The White Feather Foundation.

Describes how people in countries around the world are conserving natural resources by reusing, reducing, and recycling; and encourages readers to consider ways they can reduce trash.

"A book about loggerhead sea turtles, and a girl's attempts to help save their babies from man-made light"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the causes and the ecological and economic results of biological invasions by such plant and animal species as Asian long-horned beetles, cheatgrass, and feral pigs into new locations, and discusses the contribution of humans to the problem.

Discusses how people use Earth's resources, and what can be done to protect them, and examines technological developments for recycling and water desalinating to help people around the world enjoy clean water.

Discusses how people use Earth's resources, such as air, energy, and water, and what can be done to protect each, and examines how various human activities, such as the burning of fossil fuels and clearing of forests, contributes to greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere.