Books in First Starts series

Lesley Sims

Presents various aspects of oceans, including location, structure, waves and tides, fish, plants, people and products. The book, intended for first readers, concludes with a look at the importance of oceans and efforts being made to safeguard them.

An easy-to-read introduction to ice, snow, and other conditions which often accompany cold temperatures.

Describes some of the ways in which our air, water, and soil are being polluted

Describes the world's deserts, discussing plant and animal life, resources, how people survive in the desert, and why desert lands are growing in size

Describes some of the ways in which our air, water, and soil are being polluted

Discusses the problems faced by endangered animals and the work of conservation groups to protect them.

Describes the polar lands, discussing plant and animal life, how people survive at the poles, environmental threats, and protecting polar lands

Explains how our senses of smell and taste work, looks at the structure of the nose and tongue, and compares our sense of smell with that of animals

Part of a series, this book looks at the waste people produce in their homes and examines waste produced worldwide, including toxic waste, nuclear waste and dangerous waste. The book shows the way in which waste is disposed of and how some materials can be re-used to help the environment.

None

Describes the plants, animals, and human inhabitants of a tropical rain forest and discusses the importance of these unique environments and threats to their survival.