air

Presents simple experiments demonstrating the basic scientific principles of air.

Discusses the importance of the layers of earth's atmosphere and the need to prevent air pollution.

Brief text and suggested activities introduce air and the good things it provides.

Text and color photos present the causes and effects of air pollution, covering acid rain, greenhouse gases, flooding, and other related topics.

Provides instructions for making or using windmills, pinwheels, kites, and other devices that need air to set them in motion.

Paul J. Lioy, an American environmental scientist, discusses the dust that was released from the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in 2001, describing his scientific findings and the environmental impact of the dust, the government focus on asbestos, and suggestions to prepare for future incidents.

Describes the role of scientists in policy making and problem solving regarding pollution, covering the study of pollution causes and effects and discussing issues such as acid rain, ozone depletion, global warming, and clean energy.

Presents an examination of the issues related to air quality, providing a collection of essays that discuss the challenges of keeping air safe and clean, with information on pollution sources and their effects on health and environment.

Describes air in relation to breathing, weather, flying, pollution and more. Includes suggested activities throughout the book.

Illustrates why air is important to plant and animal life, discusses how certain inventions have depended on it, and suggests activities demonstrating its properties.