Green Tech

As climate change continues to shape our planet with unprecedented calamities, engineers and scientists are racing to develop ways to prevent the worst impacts. This empowering title reveals how their efforts are working. It features explanatory text that breaks down how the latest scientific and technological advancements are curbing or absorbing the production of greenhouse gases that are trapping the sun's energy and warming our planet. It also explores how technology is helping communities quickly adapt to our changing world. A dynamic, futuristic design features fascinating fact-boxes and diagrams that aid in the understanding of key ideas. This title is sure to leave readers with a lasting appreciation for how science and technology are helping people overcome the greatest challenges of the climate crisis.

Environmental issues such as climate change can seem insurmountable. However, this empowering title offers explanatory text that breaks down the latest technological advancements helping humans live more environmentally-responsible lives. Fascinating fact boxes highlight the key ideas behind environmental issues and how science and technology are addressing them. Each spread features a dynamic, futuristic design and graphic organizers that make the content more engaging. This title is sure to inspire both budding engineers and everyday individuals to take steps to use technology to live more sustainably.

Although a view of Earth from space makes it appear we have plenty of water, less than 3 percent is freshwater. Climate change also threatens the small percentage of healthy freshwater humans worldwide can access. However, this exciting title will introduce aspiring engineers to the innovative ways technology is tackling this problem! This explanatory and empowering text describes key ideas about ways technology is cleaning and conserving water supplies-from a solar-powered rainwater harvesting and purification system to a robot that cleans up ocean trash. Each spread features images that include eye-catching photographs and colorful, tech-inspired illustrations. The important information in this text is also enhanced by diagrams that explain natural processes including the water cycle in addition to fascinating fact-boxes. Complete with a glossary to bolster vocabulary skills and a list of resources for further information, this text is sure to inspire future engineers and problem-solvers.

Although humans are a part of nature, our actions have historically clashed with the natural world. However, the latest technological developments are changing that for the better. Curious readers will learn about how specific technological and scientific developments are preserving important plant and animal species that are also key to humans' survival. A lively, futuristic design that breaks up the text and features eye-popping fact boxes are sure to leave readers engaged. A glossary and further information section complete this enlightening title that will empower those looking for ways to protect our vital natural ecosystems.