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Books in [The world about us] series

  • Ozone Layer

    Michael Bright

    Library Binding (Gloucester Pr, March 1, 1991)
    Explains the nature and importance of the ozone layer, how it is most likely damaged, and what measures are being taken to protect it
    N
  • Rivers and Lakes

    Kate Jackson Bedford

    Library Binding (Stargazer Books, Jan. 1, 2007)
    Describes where rivers and lakes are found, how they are formed, and why they are important.
    M
  • Polluting the Oceans

    Michael Bright

    Library Binding (Gloucester Pr, Oct. 1, 1991)
    Examines the effects of pollutants on the sea and marine life and efforts to clean up the waters and prevent further damage
    L
  • Future Sources

    Clint Twist

    Hardcover (Franklin Watts Ltd, Feb. 15, 1993)
    Part of a series which explores contemporary issues threatening the world today. This book looks at the topic of future sources, introduced in an informal and enjoyable way.
  • The Greenhouse Effect

    Michael Bright

    Hardcover (Franklin Watts Ltd, Jan. 17, 1991)
    None
  • Traffic Pollution

    Michael Bright

    Hardcover (Franklin Watts Ltd, Aug. 1, 1991)
    None
  • Wind and Water Power

    Clint Twist

    Hardcover (Franklin Watts Ltd, June 25, 1992)
    None
  • Deserts

    Harriet Brown

    Library Binding (Stargazer Books, Jan. 1, 2007)
    Describes where deserts are, how they form, and the types of plants and animals that live in them.
    R
  • Toxic Waste

    Margaret Spence

    Library Binding (Gloucester Pr, April 1, 1992)
    Examines the different kinds of toxic waste, ways in which they are disposed of, and some of the dangers they present
    N
  • World About Us Mountains

    Sarah Levete

    Library Binding (Stargazer Books, Jan. 1, 2007)
    Describes where mountains are, how they form, and why they are important to protect.
    Q
  • Oceans

    Katie Harker

    Library Binding (Stargazer Books, Jan. 1, 2007)
    Describes what oceans are, why they are important, and the types of plants and animals that live in them.
    R
  • Vanishing Habitats

    Tony Hare

    Library Binding (Gloucester Pr, Oct. 1, 1991)
    Examines the life-threatening changes in the natural habitat of a variety of animals and explores ways in which these endangered species can be preserved and protected
    R