How clean is the air we breathe? What gases do cars and factories produce? Is it true that gases, dust, and other types of pollution in the air can make us ill? What is acid rain, and why… More →
Green World, Clean World
Green World, Clean World is the latest addition to Science Slam!, Bearport's program for budding young scientists. Many early elementary students will be familiar with terms such as global warming and pollution, but this new series gives them the opportunity to fully understand the problems and become a part of the solution. Every book is expertly crafted in a relevant and age-appropriate way to explain key issues facing our world today. The readers will also learn how to help make sure our planet stays green and clean for the future. Grade-appropriate activities and experiments, critical-thinking questions, and fascinating fact boxes keep the pace lively and interactive.
What happens to our trash once the garbage truck hauls it away? What is a landfill, and why is it bad for Earth's future? What happens to trash made from plastic, paper, and aluminum if we… More →
What are fossil fuels, and why is it a bad thing to use them? How are greenhouse gases damaging our planet? What is global warming, and how is it changing Earth? How can switching off a light More →
What happens to trash if it is thrown into a river? Where does garbage in a lake come from, and how can it harm animals that live there? Poisoned Rivers and Lakes introduces young readers to… More →
Where does garbage in the ocean come from, and how can it harm ocean animals? How do poisonous chemicals end up in our oceans? What is an oil spill, and how does it hurt wildlife and seashore More →