Human Environmental Impact: How We Affect Earth

by Ava Sawyer

Overview

Pollution and mining for resources have negatively impacted Earth. Nonrenewable resources will someday run out. Then what? In this title readers will learn about alternative energy sources such as solar, wind, and geothermal energy, and what they can do to positively affect Earth. Meets Next Generation Science Standards.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781515772101
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2017
Series:	Humans and Our Planet
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.75(w) x 8.75(h) x 0.12(d)
Lexile:	830L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Have Humans Impacted Earth? 4

Chapter 2 Human Impacts 6

Chapter 3 Nonrenewable Resources 12

Chapter 4 Alternative Energy Sources 16

Chapter 5 How Can Humans Help? 24

Timeline 28

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Critical Thinking Questions 32

Index 32

Interviews

Easy-to-read text and clear photos make a complex topic accessible for readers. Common Core writing prompts encourage reflection and analysis of text. Includes timeline of topic-related events. Meets Next Generation Science Standards.

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2017
Gr 3–6—Our impact on Earth and its climate is undeniable, and these titles help students understand the specific relationship between human behaviors and the planet. Each book focuses on a different part of the environment, from the heights of the atmosphere all the way down to the groundwater beneath our feet. Concise introductions to each of the elements lead into the myriad ways that industrialization around the globe has negatively impacted the earth, air, water, and animals. While the writing is straightforward, students may feel overwhelmed and occasionally distressed by the gravity of the data. However, hope is offered at the end of each selection in the form of suggestions on how to be a better citizen: recycling, using less water, etc. VERDICT A great series for units on climate change or spreading environmental awareness.

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