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Infographics: Natural Disasters

Alexander Lowe (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668913963

Humans have a complex relationship with planet Earth. Life depends on the planet's natural resources. Yet human activity has led to many environmental issues. Natural disasters are a leading environmental issue today. In this book, young readers will learn about the causes and effects of natural disasters. Ways to prepare for these events are also presented and encourage and inspire budding environmentalists to protect and preserve the planet. Charts, graphs, maps, and infographics provide key 21st Century Content in an engaging and accessible way.

Infographics: Invasive Species

Renae Gilles (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668913956

Humans have a complex relationship with planet Earth. Life depends on the planet's natural resources. Yet human activity has led to many environmental issues. Invasive species are a leading environmental issue today. In this book, young readers will learn about the causes and effects of invasive species. Large-scale and personal solutions to controlling and eliminating invasive species are also presented and encourage and inspire budding environmentalists to protect and preserve the planet. Charts, graphs, maps, and infographics provide key 21st Century Content in an engaging and accessible way.

Infographics: Climate Change

Renae Gilles (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668913932

Humans have a complex relationship with planet Earth. Life depends on the planet's natural resources. Yet human activity has led to many environmental issues. Climate change is one of the leading environmental issues today. In this book, young readers will learn about the causes and effects of climate change. Large-scale and personal solutions to climate change are also presented and encourage and inspire budding environmentalists to protect and preserve the planet. Charts, graphs, maps, and infographics provide key 21st Century Content in an engaging and accessible way.

Infographics: Agriculture

Renae Gilles (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668913949

Humans have a complex relationship with planet Earth. Life depends on the planet's natural resources. Yet human activity has led to many environmental issues. Agriculture is one of the leading environmental issues today. In this book, young readers will learn about the impacts of agriculture on the environment. Large-scale and personal solutions to agriculture issues are also presented and encourage and inspire budding environmentalists to protect and preserve the planet. Charts, graphs, maps, and infographics provide key 21st Century Content in an engaging and accessible way.

Heath Hen

Joyce Markovics (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668914434

When animals die out, the last survivor is called an endling. Readers will discover the moving story of the last heath hen, how it came to extinction, the scientists who cared for and studied it, and what can be done to protect our incredible wildlife. Includes table of contents, glossary of keywords, index, author biography, sidebars, and information about other animals on the brink of extinction.

Do the Work! Sustainable Cities and Communities Meets Responsible Consumption and Production

Julie Knutson (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668914045

Readers will learn about the eleventh and twelfth UN Sustainable Development Goals and what it takes to commit to creating sustainable communities and consumption by 2030. Aligned to curriculum standards, this book also highlights key 21st Century Content: Global Awareness, Public Policy, Health and Wellness, Civics Literacy, and Environmental Stewardship.

Do the Work! Reduced Inequalities

Julie Knutson (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668914038

Readers will learn about the tenth UN Sustainable Development Goal and what it takes to commit to reducing inequalities by 2030. Aligned to curriculum standards, this book also highlights key 21st Century Content: Global Awareness, Public Policy, Health and Wellness, Civics Literacy, and Environmental Stewardship.

Do the Work! Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions Meets Partnerships for the Goals

Julie Knutson (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668914069

Readers will learn about the sixteenth and seventeenth UN Sustainable Development Goals and what it takes to promote peace and strengthen implementation of the UN's mission by 2030. Aligned to curriculum standards, this book also highlights key 21st Century Content: Global Awareness, Public Policy, Health and Wellness, Civics Literacy, and Environmental Stewardship. Includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and infographics.

Do the Work! Decent Work and Economic Growth Meets Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

Julie Knutson (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668914021

Readers will learn about the eighth and ninth UN Sustainable Development Goals and what it takes to promote economic growth and sustainable industry by 2030. Aligned to curriculum standards, this book also highlights key 21st Century Content: Global Awareness, Public Policy, Health and Wellness, Civics Literacy, and Environmental Stewardship.

Do the Work! Climate Action, Life Below Water, and Life On Land

Julie Knutson (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668914052

Readers will learn about the thirteenth, fourteenth, and fifteenth UN Sustainable Development Goals and what it takes to commit to combating climate change and conserving our oceans and land by 2030. Aligned to curriculum standards, this book also highlights key 21st Century Content: Global Awareness, Public Policy, Health and Wellness, Civics Literacy, and Environmental Stewardship.

Do the Work! Affordable and Clean Energy

Julie Knutson (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668914014

Readers will learn about the seventh UN Sustainable Development Goal and what it takes to commit to ensuring access to affordable and clean energy by 2030. Aligned to curriculum standards, this book also highlights key 21st Century Content: Global Awareness, Public Policy, Health and Wellness, Civics Literacy, and Environmental Stewardship.

Civilization Was Reset

V. C. Thompson (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668914267

Do you think students can tell fact from fiction? In a world where social media reigns supreme and tweets and posts go viral, discerning what's fact from fiction can be more difficult than it seems. In Civilization Was Reset, readers will take a closer look at this conspiracy, why it spread, and where this theory originated. Includes educational sidebars and activity, table of contents, glossary with simplified definitions and pronunciations, and index.

Investigating Nuclear Pollution

Clara MacCarald (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503860117

Introduces readers to what nuclear pollution is, the consequences of this type of pollution, and what people are doing to help. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts page, a STEM project, a phonetic glossary, ways for readers to help, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.

Investigating Plastic Pollution

Laura Perdew (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503860124

Introduces readers to what plastic pollution is, the consequences of this type of pollution, and what people are doing to help. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts page, a STEM project, a phonetic glossary, ways for readers to help, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.

Investigating Light Pollution

Laura Perdew (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503860131

Introduces readers to what light pollution is, the consequences of this type of pollution, and what people are doing to help. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts page, a STEM project, a phonetic glossary, ways for readers to help, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.

Investigating Manufacturing Pollution

Cynthia Kennedy Henzel (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503860094

Introduces readers to what manufacturing pollution is, the consequences of this type of pollution, and what people are doing to help. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts page, a STEM project, a phonetic glossary, ways for readers to help, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.

Investigating Noise Pollution

Cynthia Kennedy Henzel (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503860100

Introduces readers to what noise pollution is, the consequences of this type of pollution, and what people are doing to help. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts page, a STEM project, a phonetic glossary, ways for readers to help, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.

Investigating Agricultural Waste

Clara MacCarald (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503860063

Introduces readers to what agricultural waste is, the consequences of this type of pollution, and what people are doing to help. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts page, a STEM project, a phonetic glossary, ways for readers to help, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.

Investigating Fossil Fuel Pollution

Sue Bradford Edwards (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503860070

Introduces readers to what fossil fuel pollution is, the consequences of this type of pollution, and what people are doing to help. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts page, a STEM project, a phonetic glossary, ways for readers to help, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.

Investigating Household Waste Pollution

Sue Gagliardi (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503860087

Introduces readers to what household waste pollution is, the consequences of this type of pollution, and what people are doing to help. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts page, a STEM project, a phonetic glossary, ways for readers to help, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.

Return from Extinction

Linda L. Richards (author)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459821378

Less than 100 years ago, the northern elephant seal was thought to be extinct. Today more than 250,000 elephant seals swim in the Pacific Ocean from Alaska to Mexico. In Return from Extinction: The Triumph of the Elephant Seal Linda L. Richards tells the story of their dramatic recovery. Elephant seals were hunted to near extinction for their precious oil before the Mexican government stepped in to protect them. Many people thought it was too late. Even though the life of the elephant seal is difficult and only 20 percent of pups born will make it to adulthood, the species adapted and came back from the brink. They are a true conservation success story.

Terrible Storms

Raymond Bergin (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9781636915739

Hurricanes are battering the coastlines, heat waves and droughts are drying up crop fields, wildfires are tearing through ancient forests, and winter storms are sending deep freezes into parts of the world where the mercury rarely drops that low. What on Earth is causing these terrible storms? As Earth's climate is changing, storms are becoming more intense and frequent--and in some cases are making matters worse. Uncover the problems of climate change, explore its impact on severe storms, and dive into what we can do to help. Approachable text and engaging images bring this timely topic to life.

Polar Vortex: Climate Change and Its Effects

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668902073

The events surrounding the 2014 polar vortex did not look the same to everyone involved. Readers can step back in time and into the shoes of a college student, a New Yorker, and a coal miner as readers act out scenes and compare and contrast various perspectives. Written with simplified, considerate text to help struggling readers, books in this series are made to build confidence as readers engage and read aloud. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, and timeline.

Friend Request: Invention of Facebook and Internet Privacy

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668902042

The events surrounding the creation of Facebook did not look the same to everyone involved. Readers can step back in time and into the shoes of two Harvard students and a Harvard professor as readers act out scenes and compare and contrast various perspectives. Written with simplified, considerate text to help struggling readers, books in this series are made to build confidence as readers engage and read aloud. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, and timeline.

Do the Work! Good Health and Well-Being

Julie Knutson (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668901830

Readers will learn about the third UN Sustainable Development Goal and what it takes to commit to ensuring healthy lives and promoting healthy well-being for all ages. Aligned to curriculum standards, this book also highlights key 21st Century content: Global Awareness, Public Policy, Health and Wellness, Civics Literacy, and Environmental Stewardship. Includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and infographics.