Animal Conservation
Millions of animals call Earth home, but many of them have become endangered or are threatened with extinction due to human activities. This title examines some of the greatest threats…
Protecting Our Planet
Earth has a vast array of plants, animals, and ecosystems. But over the course of centuries, the natural world has been damaged by climate change, pollution, and energy extraction. Human activity is at the core of several of these environmental issues, and many activists, organizations, and scientists are searching for ways to address these challenges. Protecting Our Planet examines the science and history behind threats to the environment. It discusses ways that people are taking action today, spotlighting prominent activists from around the world and showing how everyday people can get involved. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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Climate Change
Earth's climate naturally changes, but since the 1800s, global temperatures have risen at an unprecedented rate. Many scientists have attributed this climate change to the increased use of…
Energy Extraction
Fossil fuels have become an important source of energy worldwide, but the process of extracting and transporting them can greatly affect the planet. This title examines the different methods…
Land Preservation
Around the world, many ecosystems on land are being affected by climate change, and they often have difficulty recovering from the overuse of their resources. This title examines the history…
Marine Conservation
Oceans take up a majority of the planet's surface and are an important home for many species. However, climate change and human activities are endangering the health of ocean environments.…
Pollution
Pollution can be found in the ground, water, and air, and it can cause irreversible damage to the planet. This title examines the various kinds of pollution as well as how pollutants can…