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Black-Footed Ferrets

Jody Jensen Shaffer (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781634071987

Learn all about black-footed ferrets, including where they live, why they are endangered, and how people are working together to save them. Chapters explain physical characteristics and behaviors as well. Additional features include full-color photographs, informative sidebars, detailed maps, a glossary of key words and phrases, and an introduction to the author.

African Elephants

Nancy Furstinger (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781634071536

Learn all about African elephants, including where they live, why they are endangered, and how people are working together to save them. Chapters explain physical characteristics and behaviors as well. Additional features include full-color photographs, informative sidebars, detailed maps, a glossary of key words and phrases, and an introduction to the author.

Growing Energy

David Armentrout, Patricia Armentrout (authors)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781631550270

This book provides the history of biofuels, different uses, positive and negative characteristics, and how they will impact the future.

Saving The Environment

David Armentrout, Patricia Armentrout (authors)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781631550287

This book explains what going green means, what eco-friendly energy is, and how readers can make a difference.

Biofuels

David Armentrout, Patricia Armentrout (authors)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906765

This book introduces biofuels as a possible energy source and discusses the differences between renewable and nonrenewable energy, fossil fuels, photosynthesis, and more.

Going Green

David Armentrout, Patricia Armentrout (authors)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906772

This book introduces environmentally friendly power sources and also discusses fossil fuels, pollution, greenhouse gases, and the importance of conservation.

Solar Energy

David Armentrout, Patricia Armentrout (authors)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906789

This book explores solar energy and discusses the properties of the Sun, how sunlight is used by plants, solar thermal collectors, solar energy's advantages and disadvantages, and other related topics.

Wind Energy

David Armentrout, Patricia Armentrout (authors)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906796

This book provides an introduction to wind energy, describes what it is, its uses, characteristics, and future possibilities.

How Plastic Changed the World

Stephanie Feldstein (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668941782

The plastic industry has profoundly impacted our world. The Planet Human series breaks down the human impact on the environment over time and around the globe. Each title presents important high-interest natural science nonfiction content with global relevance.

How Digital Communications Changed the World

Stephanie Feldstein (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668941744

The digital communications industry has profoundly impacted our world. The Planet Human series breaks down the human impact on the environment over time and around the globe. Each title presents important high-interest natural science nonfiction content with global relevance.

How Energy Changed the World

Stephanie Feldstein (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668941751

The energy industry has profoundly impacted our world. The Planet Human series breaks down the human impact on the environment over time and around the globe. Each title presents important high-interest natural science nonfiction content with global relevance.

How Agriculture Changed the World

Stephanie Feldstein (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668941737

The agriculture industry has profoundly impacted our world. The Planet Human series breaks down the human impact on the environment over time and around the globe. Each title presents important high-interest natural science nonfiction content with global relevance.

Natural, Artificial, and Man-Made

Jen Breach (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731653208

How has human intervention impacted food production and plant distribution? Learn about the historical and modern contexts of food production and distribution, including selective breeding and genetic modification. This book takes students on an educational journey into the process of food distribution.

Defining and Discussing Climate Change

Christy Mihaly (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731615800

Explore the evidence and opinions behind the headlines on climate change. In Shaping the Debate: Defining and Discussing Climate Change readers will learn about the science behind the causes and effects of Earth’s changing climate and understand the political context. Then, decide where YOU stand on this important issue.

Turning Up the Heat

Tara Haelle (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781641566919

Did you know that much climate change is caused by natural events? But how do humans influence climate change? Answer this question and learn how scientists make predictions about climate change. This title supports NGSS for Earth and Human Activity.

Melting Glaciers, Rising Seas

Tara Haelle (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781641566926

A region's climate affects nearly every part of animals' and peoples' lives. Learn about how humans contribute to climate change and what you can do to help limit its effects. This title supports NGSS for Earth and Human Activity.

Planet Protection

Rebecca E. Hirsch (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781641566957

The usual climate of an area can change drastically. But what causes climate change and how can you help protect the planet? Read on to answer these questions and others. This title supports NGSS standards for Earth and Human Activity.

Climate Change and Food Production

Jodie Mangor (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781641566940

What we eat can help decide the future. Learn how our food sources are closely linked to climate change and what we can do to help limit its affects. This title supports NGSS for Earth and Human activity.

Plants Out of Place

Courtney Farrell (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781617411762

With real world examples of science at work, this book focuses on the impact of invasive plants on the environment.

Animal Invaders

Amanda Doering Tourville (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781617411731

With real-world examples of science at work, this book introduces the consequences of the spread of invasive species.

Build It Green

Courtney Farrell (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781617411748

With real-world examples of science at work, this book introduces the benefits of constructing homes using ecologically friendly materials.

Whales

Tom Greve (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781617411359

This book explains why whales are endangered, what human activities have put them at risk, and what can be done to save them.

Gray Wolves

Don McLeese (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781617411335

This book explains why gray wolves are endangered, what human activities have put them at risk, and what can be done to save them.

Giant Pandas

Tom Greve (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781617411342

This book explains why giant pandas are endangered, what human activities have put them at risk, and what can be done to save them.

Our Footprint On Earth

Jeanne Sturm (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906871

This book provides an understanding of the impact that humans have on Earth and suggests ways to reduce damage to the environment.