A discussion of energy conservation, reviewing the history of cultivation, and looking at how people can develop a more sustainable lifestyle through their eating habits by going organic, eating locally, using fair trade food, and green cooking.
Explains the meaning of renewable and nonrenewable energy, discusses the history of energy use and why the environment is in danger, and looks at new technologies, energy conservation, and alternative energy sources.
Discusses human rights and activism, covering reasons to fight oppression and inequality by joining with groups that struggle for the rights of women, children, and anybody whose voice is suppressed, and includes information on famous activists.
Looks at the devastation that occurred when Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast of Louisiana and Mississippi in August, 2005, as well as parts of Florida, describes how hurricanes form and how the storms are tracked, explains why the city of New Orleans was at particular risk, and discusses the search for survivors and recovery efforts.
An illustrated guide to building with energy efficiency in mind that covers land, air, and water conservation, alternative energy, sustainable building, organic farming, recycling, and more.
Presents a short children's history of explorers Lewis and Clark and describes their voyage across the American west from Missouri to the Pacific Ocean, encounters with the native tribes along the way, and the various plants and animals they saw.
