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Nitrogen, oxygen, argon, and carbon dioxide are all gases in Earth's atmosphere. But what happens when there is too much or two little of a certain gas? Readers will learn how every day activities such as driving, heating buildings, and using aerosols release harmful gases into the air and how it affects the air we breathe. Meets Next Generation Science Standards.
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"This resource describes the layers of the atmosphere and includes clear diagrams and colorful photographs. . . .Students will discover that humans have a major role in deciding how the health of Earth's atmosphere will change. Using the book as one source, students will learn how to gather information and use this knowledge to answer questions and solve problems as part of their scientific inquir
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"After outlining many of the negative effects, each book's final chapter presents practical options for readers to help. Color photographs and diagrams clearly convey the severity of the problem."
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- SeriesHumans and Our Planet