Black Rabbit Books.Black Rabbit Books PO Box 3263, Mankato, MN 56002 www.blackrabbitbooks.com Children are generally aware of the diverse environmental problems that are threats to their future welfare. Now that awareness can be informed and informative thanks to a new six volumes 'Global Issues' series from Smart Apple Media that focuses on six specific areas of world-wide environmental interest. Written at a fifth grade reading level with a fourth through sixth grade interest level, this outstanding series of superbly illustrated, 32-page environmental issues titles by Cheryl Jakob includes Global Warming global warming, the gradual increase of the temperature of the earth's lower atmosphere as a result of the increase in greenhouse gases since the Industrial Revolution. ; Protecting The Natural Environments; Renewable Energy Renewable energy utilizes natural resources such as sunlight, wind, tides and geothermal heat, which are naturally replenished. Renewable energy technologies range from solar power, wind power, and hydroelectricity to biomass and biofuels for transportation. ; Sustainable Cities; Toxic Waste toxic waste is waste material, often in chemical form, that can cause death or injury to living creatures. It usually is the product of industry or commerce, but comes also from residential use, agriculture, the military, medical facilities, radioactive sources, and ; and Water Supplies. Each individual title is available separately ($28.50 List/$19.95 Library), but schools and community libraries would do well to acquire a complete six volume set ($171.00 List/$119.70 Library) for their young students and patrons. |
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