ecology

When the annual migration of hummingbears, a source of local pride and income, dwindles and no one knows why, Willodeen, armed with a magical birthday gift, speaks up for the animals she loves and vows to uncover this mystery.

". . . youth activist Hannah Testa, the founder of Hannah4Change, chronicles both her personal and political mission to save the Earth's oceans by limiting single-use plastic products"--Provided by publisher.

"One medium-size whale carcass delivers as much food to the dark, cold ocean depths as 4,000 years of sinking food particles. When a dead whale arrives, the caf? opens for business. Hagfish, zombie worms, sleeper sharks--this group of patrons is stranger than the denizens of the Mos Eisley Cantina in Star Wars. In this nonfiction picture book, a fish in a lab coat, piloting a deep-sea submersible, serves as guide to the weirdly fascinating goings-on miles beneath the ocean surface. The backmatter includes actual deep-sea whale-fall photos from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute and other sources"--Provided by the publisher.

"Climate change is rapidly reshaping Earth in devastating ways. Since the mid-20th century, the planet has been warming at an unprecedented rate. This informative book is designed to educate young readers about climate change, a defining issue of their time. The text features real-world examples of young activists who are using their powerful voices to inspire change and true stories about scientists working on cutting-edge solutions. It encourages readers to draw connections between rising populations and climate change, explore solutions to this global issue, and advocate for change"--Provided by publisher.

"In this personal . . . essay, environmental activist and hip-hop artist Xiuhtezcatl Martinez uses his art and his activism to show that climate change is a human issue that can't be ignored"--Provided by publisher.

"Part of the nonfiction Orca Footprints series for middle readers and illustrated with color photographs. Find out about the global problem of invasive species, the good and the bad, and what you can do to support the ecosystems around you"--Provided by the publisher.

Promotes an understanding of the environment by looking at how animal species become extinct, the importance of rain forests, energy sources, and the benefits of recycling, landfill improvements and clean-up programs.

An . . . Harvard geologist presents a narrative chronicle of the Earth's 4.6-billion-year evolution that places the environmental crises of [the recent] world in a context that explains the planet's fragile capacity to support life.

A guide to waste in all its forms, including household trash, industrial byproducts, radioactive waste, and airborne emissions, and explains the hazards waste poses to land, air, and water, and covers existing and proposed methods of handling it, with information on the environmental movement and government regulation.

"This . . . volume provides all the facts that rain forest explorers need, including comprehensive explanations about the interconnectedness of this habitat's high-interest plants and animals. Color flowcharts will aid in retention of such . . . concepts as a rain forest's distinctive water cycle and its many food chains"--Provided by publisher.