An introduction to the idea that we are constantly faced with pollution, visible such as litter and invisible such as contaminated drinking water. The idea that we cause most of the pollution in our world, that no one is “safe” from it, and that we can clean it up with effort. How children are proportionally more affected by pollution than adults.
Focuses on managing the many types of solid waste and the hazards they pose, and teaches readers how they can help in waste reduction efforts
A fascinating insight into the way materials are re-used or recycled all around the world
Recycling looks at what we throw away, how rubbish can be made into something new and how we can avoid creating waste in the first place.
With colorful artwork and simple text, books in this series introduce children to safety principles in different contexts. In 'Water Safety, ' children view various situations that show how to stay safe in and around water.
What is air pollution? Why is air pollution dangerous? Which inventions can help us to reduce air pollution? People are doing things that are putting our planet in danger. Discover what they are doing and how other people are trying to make things better. Every person can make a difference. Find out what you can do to help protect our planet.
The widespread recycling of aluminum, glass, and paper is one of the environmental success stories of the last thirty years. Recycling details the handling of these precious resources and highlights the importance of recycling to the environment.
This great beginning reading book presents the history of garbage and methods of controlling it, with a fun-to-read story and easy-to-read text. It is designed for those who have just started reading alone.
Politician Al Gore has lent both his voice and his political influence in the fight against global warming. His work and creative energy have earned him numerous forms of public recognition, most notably the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize.
Readers will learn about carbon footprints, the greenhouse effect, and global warming in this easy to follow text.