ecology

"This illustrated tour of the planet explores ecosystems large and small, from reefs, deserts, and rainforests to a single drop of water. Through art, maps, and infographics, 'The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth' explains how [the] planet works--and how [readers] can protect it--from its diverse ecosystems and their inhabitants, to the levels of ecology, the importance of biodiversity, the cycles of nature, and more . . ."--Back cover.

Introduces fossil fuels, including the different types and uses, challenges, future use, and more.

"Read this book to learn how parrotfish influence their ecosystems. Discover where they live and how they affect their environment. Explore their role in the food web and the dangers they face"--Back cover.

"Sylvie's excitement for the upcoming Earth Day Extravaganza fizzles when her cousin, the non-recycler, visits, and she worries about not only saving the entire world, but the extravaganza itself"--Provided by publisher.

"When faced with the possible closing of her favorite beach, Sylvie first attempts a one-person coastal cleanup march on city hall, but thanks to the town clown, she realizes it will take more than one person to save the beach"--Provided by publisher.

"Underprivileged and keenly self-aware, SoCal fourteen-year-old Layla Bailey isn't used to being noticed. Except by mean girls who tweet about her ragged appearance. All she wants to do is indulge in her love of science, protect her vulnerable younger brother, and steer clear of her unstable mother. Then a school competition calls for a biome. Layla chooses her own home, a hostile ecosystem of indoor fungi and secret shame. With a borrowed video camera, she captures it all. The mushrooms growing in her brother's dresser. The black mold blooming up the apartment walls. The unmentionable things living in the dead fridge. All the inevitable exotic toxins that are Layla's life. Then the video goes viral. When Child Protective Services comes to call, Layla loses her family and her home. Defiant, she must face her bullies and friends alike, on her own. Unafraid at last of being seen, Layla accepts the mortifying reality of visibility. Now she has to figure out how to stay whole and stand behind the truth she has shown the world"--OCLC.

"Whether cold, hot, or somewhere in between, a third of Earth's land is part of the desert biome. Learn about the geography and resources of the desert biome as well as how animals and people have adapted to and impacted desert environments. Explore this biome's future and what people can do to help keep it safe"--Provided by publisher.

Provides information about animals and where they live, including animals from oceans, wetlands, rain forests, grasslands, deserts, mountains, and more.

"Describes threats to the Great Barrier Reef including runoff and warming ocean temperatures, the risks these dangers pose, and how people and scientists are working to protect the area. Includes fun facts and a 'Look at That!' special feature"--Provided by the publisher.

A comprehensive look at the temperate forest biome, examining its climate, plants, animals, people, and future, plus detailed views of some famous or important temperate locations.