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Forests for the Future

Explaining how forests are vital to people, and how by 2025 there might not be any large areas of forest left, this book examines the issues surrounding this problem, and suggests some answers. It is part of a series which is a worldwide survey of key environmental themes, reflecting today's...

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Keeping the Air Clean

by: John D. Baines

This is a worldwide survey of key environmental themes, reflecting today's concerns. This book explains how without air there would be no life on our planet. Air pollution affects the climate, the evolution of species and the food we eat. Everyday we are poisoning the air we breathe with exhaust...

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The Land

The Land

by: Tom Mariner

This text looks at the Earth in the context of the land. It is part of a series which explores the world we live in. The series looks at how the elements of earth, water, air and fire interact to affect our landscape and climate now and in the future

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Land

by: Pamela Grant

Offering children the opportunity to put what they have learned into action, this book not only describes how our most precious resource, land is being misused - from cutting down rainforests to create inadequate farm land, to the pollution caused by our cities -it also gives information on...

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A Green World?

by: Nicola Baird

Viewpoints is a challenging social issue series that inspires debate on the questions raised by today's world. Thought-provoking quotations give opposing viewpoints whilst a clear text keeps an objective stance but does not shy away from unpopular opinions.

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Endangered Planet

by: David Burnie

Kingfisher Knowledge is a groundbreaking new series for readers hungry for information on today's hot topics. Lively, engaging text, packed with information, accompanies stunning photographs that enhance each chapter. Amazing, state-of-the-art digital artwork guides readers into the fascinating...

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Saving Oceans and Wetlands

by: Jen Green

A series examining environmental issues, "Precious Earth" outlines the world's habitats and the effect that humans have on them. Local and global practices are discussed in relation to the people and animals that live on this precious planet.

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Weather

Weather

by: Sally Hewitt

In the Discovering Nature series the young scientist is taken on a hands-on exploration of such environments as the country and the seashore. In Weather facts work together with questions and activities to help the reader understand the climate.'

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Woodlands and Forests in Danger

Woodlands and Forests in Danger

by: Anita Ganeri

Looks at the world's northern wooded and forested areas, including the animals and plants that live among the trees. The text includes information on how scientists are attempting to end acid rain and the damage it causes to these beautiful regions.

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You Can Save the Planet

by: Jacquie Wines

"You Can Save The Planet" is a call to action. Our planet is facing a crisis and it's up to you to save it. The effects of pollution and the destruction of our planet have never been so visible. Extreme weather, fuel shortages and a dramatic increase in animals facing extinction are among the...