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Books in Ecology Alert series

  • Farming

    Jane Featherstone

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Jan. 1, 1999)
    Discusses various kinds of farming, including livestock farming and sustainable farming, and examines the changing nature of how the land is used and preserved
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  • Communities

    Stephanie Turner

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, )
    None
    M
  • Rivers

    Shelagh Whiting

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Jan. 1, 1999)
    Describes the origin, animal and plant life, and behavior of rivers, discussing the resources they provide for humans, how they are endangered, and how they can be protected
    P
  • Coasts

    John Baines

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Aug. 1, 1999)
    Describes different types of coasts, the animals and plants they support, the resources they provide for humans, how they are endangered, and how they can be protected, with case studies and activities
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  • Energy

    Jane Featherstone

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Jan. 1, 1999)
    Discusses energy, its uses and effects on the environment, and describes renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and geothermal power
    Q
  • Transportation

    Andrew Church, Amanda Church

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Jan. 1, 1999)
    Describes different modes of transportation developed in different areas of the world with special emphasis on their environmental consequences
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  • The Flower

    Chris Baines, Penny Ives

    Hardcover (Crocodile Books, April 1, 1990)
    A delightful series to introduce young children to nature and environment. Each story is set on a small piece of wasteland and tells, step-by-step, how the life of plants and animals changes and re-establishes itself when two children take a hand -- by planting a seed, moving an old boot, having a picnic or visiting a nest-site.
    WB
  • The Picnic

    Chris Baines, Penny Ives

    Hardcover (Crocodile Books, Feb. 1, 1991)
    A delightful series to introduce young children to nature and the environment. Each story is set on a small piece of wasteland and tells, step-by-step, how the life of plants and animals changes and re-establishes itself when two children take a hand -- by planting a seed, moving an old boot, having a picnic or visiting a nest-site.
    C
  • Energy Supply

    Rebecca Hunter

    Library Binding (Sea to Sea Pubns, Jan. 1, 2012)
    Explains different energy sources and how they are used, including oil and gas, wind power, and nuclear power.
    R
  • The Old Boot

    Chris Baines, Penny Ives

    Hardcover (Crocodile Books, April 1, 1990)
    A delightful series to introduce young children to nature and the environment. Each story is set on a small piece of wasteland and tells, step-by-step, how the life of plants and animals changes and re-establishes itself when two children take a hand -- by planting a seed, moving an old boot, having a picnic or visiting a nest-site.
    E
  • Water Supply

    Rebecca Hunter

    Library Binding (Sea to Sea Pubns, Jan. 1, 2012)
    Looks at the world's water supply, including increasing demand, decreasing supply, and sources of clean water.
    W
  • Rain Forests

    Rebecca Hunter

    Library Binding (Sea to Sea Pubns, Jan. 1, 2012)
    Explains what rain forests are, why they are important, and what people can do to save them from being destroyed.
    R