Calhoun, Yael

Contains instructions for using the scientific method to conduct nearly thirty experiments and science fair projects that explore the diversity, behavior, survival needs, and adaptations of plants and animals.

A collection of science fair project ideas that explore various topics of geology and earth science, including rocks, minerals, and plate tectonics.

Presents twelve essays on conservation issues and challenges, federal lands, the oceans, and lakes, rivers, and streams, answering such questions as why it matters if plants and animals go extinct, why volunteers look for frogs every spring, why the coral reefs are important to people and the environment, and why people need healthy rivers.

Presents an examination of the effects of global warming, and provides information on worldwide climate change, including the fatcors that contribute to this phenomena, from cutting down trees, reducing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, and the accumulation of other greenhouse gases.

Contains articles in which the authors examine some of the environmental problems facing the world in the twenty-first century, and look at policies that have been adopted to address concerns over land, air and water quality, and climate change at the global, national, state, and local levels.

Presents a collection of essays that address the issues of wildlife protection and endangered species and discusses ways in which conservation organizations and the government are protecting the land and the plants and animals that live there.

Contains a collection of science fair project ideas, exploring the various topics of geology and earth science, with information on rocks, minerals, crystals, and related topics. Includes glossary and a list of sources for materials.

Contains a number of suggestions and ideas for science fair projects that help middle school students explore the diversity, behavior, survival needs, and adaptations of plants and animals.

Presents a comprehensive study of the effects of toxic chemicals, fertilizers, pesticides, oils, and gasoline on surface water, groundwater, and oceans, and describes the steps that are taken to make the waters safe.