Pollution

by Helen Orme

Overview

Pollution occurs when harmful materials are put into the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the land we live on. Not only can pollution hurt people, it can also affect every living thing on the planet! What are the different types of pollution? How can pollution be stopped so that all plants, animals, and people can live in a clean environment? Look inside to find the answers and learn how everyone can help protect Earth.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781597167246
Publisher:	Bearport Publishing Company, Incorporated
Publication date:	08/01/2008
Series:	Earth in Danger Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	IG920L (what's this?)
Age Range:	7 - 12 Years

Table of Contents

What Is Pollution?     4
Air Pollution     6
Freshwater Pollution     8
Ocean Pollution     10
Oil Spills     12
Land Pollution     14
Landfills     16
Radioactive Pollution     18
Noise Pollution     20
The Future     22
Just the Facts     24
How to Help     30
Learn More Online     30
Glossary     31
Index     32
Read More     32

Editorial Reviews

Gr 3-6

Each of the first 20 pages of each book features a large photo on a full spread, with related text next to or superimposed on the striking visual. Smaller photos, maps, and text boxes add information, but since the topic changes with every page turn, coverage is necessarily basic and simplified. For example, Energy talks about "clean" coal, wind, wave, solar, and nuclear power, plus biomass, "one of the best renewable energy sources for the future." The final pages in the volumes appear aimed at the older age range, with smaller, denser, colored type presenting case studies, offering suggestions for action, and providing additional background and facts. The introductory overviews would work with small groups, while better readers could delve deeper into a topic by concentrating on the remaining pages.

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