Peterson, Christy
Summary: Containing 97 percent of Earth's water supply, the ocean plays a huge role in regulating global temperatures, supporting plant and animal life, and contributing to the livelihoods of millions of people. But in spite of all this, the ocean remains drastically unexplored, and the details of its impact on human lives aren't fully understood. Scientists from around the world are realizing that to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Twenty-First Century Books 2020
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Summary: "Bringing Back Our Oceans explains why oceans are at risk and how people are combating plastics pollution, restoring marine biodiversity, and preserving our oceans for future generations. This title also explores the science behind ocean ecosystems and ocean currents. Features include a cause-and-effect flow chart, a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Essential Library 2018
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Summary: Bringing Back Our Wetlands explains why wetlands are at risk and how people are combating wetland destruction due to development and agriculture. This title also explores the science behind how wetlands are formed, store carbon, and clean wastewater. Features include a cause-and-effect flow chart, a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Essential Library 2018
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Summary: Bringing Back Our Tundra explains why the tundra is at risk and how people are combating tundra destruction due to oil and mining industries. This title also explores the science behind carbon sinks and tundra food webs. Features include a cause-and-effect flow chart, a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Essential Library 2018
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Summary: The story of an oil spill and its devastating effects on animals and the environment
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Publisher / Publication Date: Beach Lane Books 2020
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Summary: Discover why freshwater lakes are at risk. Amstutz shows how people are combating overfishing, and cleaning up polluted waters in order to preserve our freshwater lakes for future generations. Readers will also explore the science behind watersheds and the water cycle. Features include a cause-and-effect flow chart, a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Essential Library 2018
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Summary: Bringing Back Our Deserts explains why deserts are at risk and how people are combating invasive species, restoring damaged areas, and preserving deserts for future generations. This title also explores the science behind nitrogen pollution and the life in desert soil. Features include a cause-and-effect flow chart, a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Essential Library 2018