Read 'Paper' to discover where paper comes from, how it is made and used, and how paper waste affects the environment. Learn how paper can be reused and recycled, and how to reduce your own paper waste.
Text and photographs describe recycling, explains why it is important, and provides simple ways that children can recycle.
Waste is a big problem for our planet. We have to find places to put all the waste we throw away, and we are running out of space. Besides, every time we throw something away, we waste precious materials. Waste is bad for the environment. It can harm and kill plants and animals, including humans.
This book provides an overview of the many varied sources of pollution -- from smog and acid rain to chemical pesticides and everyday litter. It also covers the greenhouse effect, the hole in the ozone layer, and water and noise pollution, and suggests ways of dealing with them.
Discusses the environmental effects of the melting of the polar ice caps.
Introduces key geography concepts in an accessible way, combining facts with fun activities.
Wonderwise books bridge the gap between stories and facts, perfect for building children's love of learning and reading.
Offers children simple, practical means of contributing to the efforts to save the planet, including 50 projects recommended by respected environmental groups.
This title looks at how plastic is wasted and what happens when this waste occurs. It also considers how we can all reduce the amount of waste plastic we produce, how we can reuse waste plastic and how and where it can be recycled.
Did you know that 1 in 2 Americans is a Red Cross volunteer? Red Cross volunteers of all ages help millions of people each year. Students will learn about this organizations history and services and may even be inspired to join.