Gene Brooks

"From massive hurricanes to devastating tornadoes to out-of-control wildfires, deadly natural disasters wreak havoc on the planet each year. Scientists have linked the incidence of natural disasters to the issue of climate change and the negative impact of human activity on the planet. In this book, readers will study the ramifications of pollution, deforestation, and other human activities. They'll learn about the steps being taken to protect Earth...

"Plastic is a valuable resource. It's also problematic. Since chemist Leo Baekeland invented the first synthetic plastic in 1907-and through the rapid increase of plastic production during the 1950s-people have created billions of tons of plastic. This has polluted the world's oceans and upset the balance of natural ecosystems. In this fact-packed book, readers will come to understand the global significance of plastic pollution. They'll study how...