Where does all the garbage go after we throw it out? Find out how it can be used again. This lively and informative book explains the process of recycling from start to finish. Recycle! focuses on five different types of rubbish: paper, glass, aluminium cans, plastic and polystyrene. This behind-the-scenes look at recycling offers fascinating facts and helpful tips for cleaning up our enviro…
Introduces environmental issues relating to the causes and effects of the hole in the ozone layer.
Americans are consuming more than ever--and creating more waste. The waste stream can be managed with landfills, incinerators, or recycling, but reducing waste by being a smart consumer is the best solution.
Discover how water gets from lakes to rivers to our homes and where it goes when it is poured down the drain. Learn what happens when water is wasted and ways to reduce your own water waste.
Read 'Food' to discover how food gets from a farm to the grocery store. Learn how food waste can be recycled, the benefits of buying food that is grown locally, and how to reduce your own food waste.
What is global warming? How is the weather changing? Which inventions can help to slow down global warming? 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 natural world comes alive for young readers (Ages 6-7) with Rookie Read-About "RM" Science! With striking, full-color photos and just the right amount of text, this series immediately involves young readers as they discover intriguing facts about the fascinating world around them.
Young readers will discover all about the environment by joining the Sophie and Spencer on their walk around the neighborhood. They'll learn how we can all make our world a cleaner, healthier place to live in. What happens when we waste electricity? How does pollution affect our beautiful planet? Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in …
Have you ever wondered what happens to the things you throw away? In this book you can find out more about trash and follow its journey to be buried, burned, or recycled into something new.
Follows an aluminum can from the time it is collected for recycling, through ninety days of different processing steps, to a new can that is ready for use.