ecology

Chronicles the history of the recycling movement and describes some of the creative ways in which new items are made from used materials.

Many islands in Southeast Asia have been isolated for thousands of years, forcing wildlife to adapt and evolve in strange, even startling, ways. Travel to Java, formed after the last Ice Age, to Anak Krakatoa, which rose from the sea 70 years ago, and to the 30-million-year-old island of Sulawesi.

When sixteen-year-olds Eliza of Washington, D.C., and Billie of Melbourne, Australia, participate in a semester-long ecology exchange program, Eliza's plan to "cut loose" out of the public eye goes awry, while Belinda must consider tempering her idealism in order to work within the system.

A look at the plants, animals, locations, and various habitats that make up the freshwater ecosystems of the world.

Provides a historical perspective and sources such as tables, charts, and diagrams about the environment and its preservation, and discusses various related topics, including global warming, ozone depletion, water and air quality, and renewable energy.

A lyrical description of the ancient baobab tree and how it provides shelter and nourishment to wildlife of the African plain.

A collection of poems and illustrations that celebrate the wonders of nature.

Describes the Earth's various ecosystems and the interdependence that exists in the natural world.

Examines the life in and around a pond, including the birds, insects, amphibians, and fish.

Two children explore the forest and discover a variety of animal and plant life.