Environmental Science

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Biodiversity Eco Facts

The huge variety of plants and animals that live on Earth is called biodiversity. As ecosystems are destroyed by climate change and human activity, plants and animals are becoming endangered… More →

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Biomass: Fueling Change

Did you know that some cars are run on fuel made from the oils from sunflowers and soybeans? Biomass: Fueling Change is an exciting new book that explores bioenergy, energy derived from… More →

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Blizzards

What causes a blizzard? What's a whiteout? Look inside to discover the answers and learn all about these severe, snowy storms. Each book in the Natural Disasters Where I Live series uncovers… More →

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Building a Green Community

"Green living" means changing the way we live and use resources so that the environment is able to produce indefinitely the things we need to live. Building a Green Community walks young… More →

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Burning Out: Energy from Fossil Fuels

This important book shows how the use of fossil fuels is changing Earth's climate and what scientists are doing to find sustainable forms of energy that will secure our planet's future. We… More →

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California and Other Western Wildfires

It cost $10 billion to combat the wildfires in California in 2017 that scorched 300,000 acres of land and left 100,000 people displaced. With dry weather and drought bringing more… More →

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Cardboard Eco Activities

Simple activities show children how to make a difference to the environment by reusing cardboard to make costumes, chameleons, and dollhouses. More →

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Climate Change Eco Facts

Climate change is reshaping the planet before our eyes. From melting ice caps and rising sea levels to drought and destructive hurricanes, no corner of Earth is protected from the effects of… More →

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Clothing Eco Activities

Simple activities show children how to make a difference to the environment by reusing clothing to make bags, pots for plants, and new shoes. More →

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Fall 2024 Cover: Digging into Soil

Digging into Soil

Soil isn't just dirt. It is an ecosystem that supports all life on Earth. Learn what makes it special and practice reading words with the special vowel teams of oi and oy. More →

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Disaster Alert!

Two timely new titles on disasters in 2017 have been added to the Disaster Alert! series about hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Maria, and Nate, and the devastating wildfires in California and… More →

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