Environmental Science

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Harnessing Power from the Sun

The oldest and most important source of power for our planet is the Sun. This amazing new book tells why solar power is becoming a very real replacement for our current energy sources.… More →

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How Do Wind and Water Change Earth?

This fascinating book explains how the shape of Earth is changed by weathering and erosion - the breaking down of rocks and minerals which are then carried from one place to another by water, More →

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How to Reduce your Carbon Footprint

Emission of harmful greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide is posing a grave challenge to nature. The problem of global warming needs to be addressed as soon as possible. How to Reduce your… More →

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Hurricane and Typhoon Alert! (revised, ed. 2)

In light of 2008's devastating cyclone in Myanmar (Burma) and hurricanes Fay, Gustav, and Ike in the U.S., this informative book has been newly revised. Hurricanes and typhoons are some of… More →

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Hurricane Katrina

The worst and most deadly natural disaster in United States history, Hurricane Katrina was a destructive and costly event whose effects will be felt for many years to come. This timely new… More →

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Hurricanes

What causes a hurricane? What's the eye of a hurricane? Look inside to discover the answers and learn all about these spinning, surging storms. Each book in the Natural Disasters Where I Live More →

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Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Maria, and Nate

The year 2017 saw the most active and costly hurricane season on record. Moving photographs help tell the human stories of Harvey, hitting Texas and Louisiana; Irma, the strongest Atlantic… More →

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Hydroelectric Power: Power from Moving Water

Hydroelectricity is energy derived from the power of water in motion. Harnessing energy from water provides clean, available power that does not release harmful chemicals or carbons into the… More →

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Hydrogen: Running on Water

While it may not be as simple as pouring water into a gas tank, water, or at least the hydrogen that makes up water, will one day become a significant source of energy. In this important new… More →

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Impact on Earth

The modern world is full of remarkable developments that have improved life for millions of people, from cars and plastic packaging to food-delivery services and social media. However, many… More →

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Is There a Future for Fossil Fuels?

Natural gas, oil, and coal are finite resources, and their use contributes to deadly smog and global warming. The Future of Fossil Fuels follows the world's dependence on these resources and… More →

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I Use a Telescope

Let's use a telescope and observe the Moon, stars, and planets! Children will love this colorful book about our night sky. More →

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