In today's world, there are many threats to the environment, including overdevelopment, pollution, and dangerous wildfires, which work to destroy what's left of our open land. Global warming threatens to dramatically change our climate and force many species of animals into extinction, and hunting, fishing, and disease also put wildlife at risk. "The Environment" examines all of these threats to our world, as well as some of the steps scientists are taking to protect what's left of the environment.

 

This book is part of a book series called Science News For Kids .

There are 144 pages in this book. This book was published 2006 by Chelsea House Publishers .

Tara Koellhoffer earned a degree in political science and history from Rutgers University. She is a freelance writer and editor with more than 10 years of experience working on nonfiction books, covering topics ranging from social studies and biography to health and science. She has edited hundreds of books and teaching materials, including Chelsea House's Science News for Kids series.