Protecting Our Planet

Some people are skeptical about climate change. According to many scientists, this threat to the environment is real. Readers explore the ways in which humans contribute to the problem of climate change, but they also learn how humans can work to stop this environmental crisis. Eye-catching fact boxes, a detailed glossary, and full-color photographs enhance readers' understanding of this important science curriculum topic and how it connects to current events. The age-appropriate tone introduces this serious issue in an accessible way that encourages young readers to think critically about their impact on the natural world.

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 fossil fuels. Climate Change examines how human activities have contributed to global warming and the effects climate change has on the planet. It also looks at steps being taken to mitigate climate change, ways in which activists have taken action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and how everyday people can get involved. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Sources for further research Table of contents 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.

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 animals are facing today, including habitat loss, poaching, and pollution. It also looks at steps being taken to help endangered species recover, ways in which activists have contributed to conservation efforts, and how everyday people can get involved. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Table of contents

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 affect the health of species, humans, and ecosystems. It also looks at steps being taken to regulate pollutants entering the environment, ways in which activists have contributed to stopping pollution, and how everyday people can get involved. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Table of contents

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. This title examines some of the biggest threats oceans and marine species are facing today, including rising sea levels, overfishing, and plastic pollution. It also looks at steps being taken to help protect the world's oceans, ways in which activists have contributed to conservation efforts, and how everyday people can get involved. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Table of contents

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 for extracting oil, natural gas, and coal as well as how fossil fuels can pollute the environment and cause health issues in both humans and animals. It also looks at steps being taken to regulate fossil fuel extraction, ways in which activists have taken action against the use of fossil fuels, and how everyday people can get involved. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Table of contents

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 of using and preserving land around the world as well as some of the greatest threats different environments face today. It also looks at steps being taken to protect vulnerable ecosystems, ways in which activists have taken action to preserve land, and how everyday people can get involved. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Table of contents