Books in World About Us series

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Describes what coal is, where it is found, and how it is used.

Explains what natural gas is and where it is found, describes how it is transported and used, and discusses the downsides to using gas as a power resource.

Describes the greenhouse effect, the gases that cause it, how it affects the environment, ways to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases, and alternative, cleaner sources of energy

Explains what nuclear energy is and how it is produced, and discusses the benefits and drawbacks to using nuclear power as a source of energy.

Presents information on the animals, plants, and general characteristics of seashores.

Explains how hydroelectric power plants harness the natural energy of water to create power, and describes the drawbacks and benefits to using water power as an energy resource.

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Describes the drawbacks to using fossil fuels, including pollution and their limited quantities, and introduces alternative sources of energy, such as nuclear, solar, wind, and water power.

Discusses what plastic is and how it is made, what is made from plastics, and problems plastics cause for the environment.

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