air pollution

Many kids already understand that recycling and not littering are ways to help cut down on waste and pollution. But many don't know how what they use and buy impact the environment. From vehicle emissions to agricultural runoff, the main content of this book explains many kinds of waste and pollution and how it can affect the planet. Age-appropriate details and tips teach young readers how to stand against the many ways human activities can harm Earth.

In graphic novel format looks at the Earth's atmosphere and weather.

"Is there anything a young person can do to help make Earth's air clean and safe? Absolutely! In fact, it's everyone's responsibility to take charge of the future of our planet. This fascinating book spotlights one of the most important global issues of our time--the quality of the air we breathe. Each chapter is packed with facts about the past, present, and future of Earth's air quality. The book provides inspiring examples of advocates and young activists who fight pollution and bring awareness to the issue through their tireless efforts"--Provided by publisher.

"Exposes the political decisions and economic forces that have kept so many of us breathing dirty air. This is a . . . up-close look at the human toll, where we meet the scientists who have transformed our understanding of pollution's effects on the body and the ordinary people fighting for a cleaner future"--OCLC.

A picture book that describes how Mexican American chemist Mario J. Molina discovered that CFCs, a chemical used in spray cans, was destroying Earth's protective ozone layer.

"Tom and his mom usually drive to school, but they always get stuck in traffic. Follow his story and find out what happens when Tom walks to school, and why walking is so much better for our planet-and ourselves!"--Provided by publisher.

A picture book that describes how Mexican American chemist Mario J. Molina discovered that CFCs, a chemical used in spray cans, was destroying Earth's protective ozone layer.

"Car, train, ship or aeroplane--which form of transport is most harmful to the atmosphere? What do farming techniques such as agrochemicals do? What is 'acid rain' and what are effects of it? This book takes a look at the impact that our modern world is having on our surrounding environment, from our use of fossil fuels and our increase in global food production and building work, to the rise in our transport production. Discover what steps scientists and engineers, and even ordinary people, are taking to develop sustainable solutions to these problems, from replastering festivals to buildings bound together using horse hair!"--Provided by the publisher.

Explores the importance of air to all living things, how weather is made, and how air pollution threatens the earth.

Discusses how people use Earth's resources, such as air, energy, and water, and what can be done to protect each, and examines how various human activities, such as the burning of fossil fuels and clearing of forests, contributes to greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere.