The summer before they begin high school, best friends Jason, Charlie, and Cornpop go after the chemical plant that has been polluting their town, one seeking revenge for his father's death and the others mainly for the thrill of it.
When a thief steals money from her mom's Garbage Busters project, Stephanie, a sixth grader, identifies herself as "Stevie Diamond, Detective" and sets off to find the culprit.
Photographs and simple text examines different glaciers around the world, how they are formed, their effects on surrounding landscapes, life around glaciers for people and animals, and other related topics.
A high-priced personal injury attorney represents eight families whose children died of leukemia after large corporations let toxic waste leak into the water supply in the Boston area. He puts his career, reputation and all that he owns on the line for the rights of his clients.
Examines the scientific investigation of various problems in marine ecology, including the destruction of coral reefs and the endangering of penguins and salmon.