Description
Book SynopsisA look at some of the biggest environmental crises in the world today
Trade ReviewNobody can be unaware of the issue of pollution and the way it is destroying our earth. But we can never have too much information - the better informed we are, the more we can do to save the planet. Pollution harms and kills people, animals and plant life and is a major factor in climate change. Almost all pollution is caused by man. Can we reverse the damage caused by pollution before it's too late? This clearly presented book is full of facts and figures, accompanied by simple but effective pictures and diagrams. Ecographics is a series which aims to raise young readers' awareness of these challenges with the latest headline-grabbing facts and stats, pertinent case studies and powerful photos. * Parents In Touch *
This book is a must for all KS2 classrooms and school libraries * The English Association *
Table of Contents
- 1: What is pollution?
- 2: Water
- 3: Focus on Lake Erie
- 4: Landfills
- 5: Ocean plastic
- 6: Focus on the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
- 7: Air
- 8: The greenhouse effect
- 9: Focus on air pollution in India
- 10: Nuclear waste
- 11: Focus on Fukushima
- 12: Light and sound
- 13: Reducing pollution
- 14: Glossary
- 15: Further information
- 16: Index
