Protecting our planet (PowerKids Press)

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English

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Protecting our planet (PowerKids Press)
Mystery Files

Animal species are disappearing at an alarming rate. This informative book introduces kids to some of the animals in danger and examines what can be done to preserve Earth's ecological diversity.

2) Astonishing Bodies

Author

Samuels, Charlie

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English

Description

We all know the limits of our own bodies. That's what makes these unusual examples so incredible. Readers will be amazed by these mysteries of the human body - feats of strength, spontaneous combustion, human hibernation, sleepwalking, firewalkers, human pincushions, colored sweat, skin-shredding, human magnets, and feral, or wild, children.

3) What can we do about invasive species?

Author

Metz, Lorijo

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Language

English

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Some introduced species just naturally drive out native plants and animals from their environments. This captivating book acquaints readers with some of these invaders, from kudzu to Burmese pythons. Your readers will learn how experts are dealing with each ecological threat.

4) What can we do about pollution?

Author

Slade, Suzanne

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English

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Description

Air, water, and soil pollution are major dangers, both for humans and for the other species with which we share this planet. Young readers will learn how pollution happens, what problems it causes, and how to stop it.

5) What can we do about the energy crisis?

Author

Slade, Suzanne

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English

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Your young readers will learn about both the fossil fuels we depend upon today and the alternative energy sources we are likely to become reliant upon in the future.

6) What can we do about trash and recycling?

Author

Metz, Lorijo

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Pub. Date

2010.

Edition

First edition.

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English

7) What can we do about acid rain?

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Series

Pub. Date

2012.

Edition

First edition.

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English

8) What can we do about deforestation?

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Series

Pub. Date

2012.

Edition

First edition.

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English

9) What can we do about nuclear waste?

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Series

Pub. Date

[2012]

Edition

First edition.

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English

10) What can we do about oil spills and ocean pollution?

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Series

Pub. Date

[2012]

Edition

First edition.

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English

11) What can we do about ozone loss?

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Series

Pub. Date

2012.

Edition

First edition.

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English

Description

Looks at the problem of the depletion of the Earth's ozone layer, examining what ozone is, where it comes from, how it is depleted, how people measure it, and how it can be protected.

12) What can we do about toxins in the environment?

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