Does bottled water do more harm than good? Should clear-cutting for agriculture be allowed? Every day, we hear arguments about environmental issues in the media. This book gives readers the… More →
Environmental Conservation & Protection
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The Everglades National Park is made up of several kinds of wetland habitats. Everglade habitats include sawgrass marshes, cypress swamps, and mangrove forests. This fascinating book will… More →
This captivating title looks at extinction--from the dinosaurs, 65 million years ago, to the possible extinction of species in our world today. More →
Step into the forest - a vast, green landscape of trees and plants, home to countless animals. Peel back the corners of the forest to discover the incredible organisms that live in this… More →
Chalk and amber are two forms of fossils that provide us with clues as to how life has evolved, both in the oceans and on land. Fossils takes a fascinating look at how and where fossils… More →
In the search for oil and gas, we have drilled deep beneath the ocean's surface and the ground to tap into the energy wells trapped there. Today, we need more energy than ever before in our… More →
Did you know the coldest town in the world is Verkhoynask, Siberia? The temperature there can drop as low as -93 degrees Fahrenheit (-69 degrees Celsius), but still people live there. Frozen… More →
Nasir and Nadir are making a robot for their school's junk model competition. They must use garbage that can be recycled. So just what can they use, and what will happen to the garbage they… More →
People have been using the wind's energy for thousands of years to travel, power machinery, generate electricity, and for agriculture. Generating Wind Power will teach young readers about the More →
The need for safe sources of renewable energy has sent scientists underground to tap the natural heat produced by the Earth. Geothermal Energy: Using Earth's Furnace describes the three… More →
Do you wonder about the planet we call home? Do you know the difference between climate and weather, why Earth's climate is warming, and how it affects plants and animals? In this book, learn More →
Help save the planet by going green! From disappearing animals to drastic droughts, the planet is in trouble and you can do something to help. Learn about conserving water, saving forests,… More →