Relying on the most recent scientific studies on climate change, these guidebooks take a new look at the history of natural disasters. With a captivating blend of vivid photographs, color illustrations, and lively writing, these works dramatize the forces that drive the earth's atmosphere, geology, and oceans. Both a guide to green living and an introduction to scientific concepts, this resource shows why pollution poses a new threat for our planet. Demystifiying the study of the environment, this guide skillfully sorts out the facts: air pollution comes from burning fuel, light pollution makes it hard to see the stars at night, oil spills kill marine animals, landfills must be carefully managed, and even noise can be a type of pollution.

 

This book is part of a book series called 21St Century Science .

This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.

There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published 2013 by Octopus Publishing Group .

Rebecca Mileham is a freelance writer who specializes in science and technology. She is the author of "Powering Up: Are Computer Games Changing Our Lives? "and "Science Museum Guide. "