The Story
We need to protect the world we live in for ourselves and future generations. What is going to happen to Planet Earth? This challenging new series draws attention to the most urgent environmental concernsand suggests positive ways to prevent more damage. Earth Watch explains the issuesfrom the perils of pollution and global warming to ozone depletion and habitat destructionand then suggests ways to help. Handson experiments show readers how to explore the science behind the facts, while action globes suggest ways to make a difference on a daily basis. To highlight what is already being done, eyewitness reports from professionalsincluding a glaciologist in Antarctica and a garbologist in New York Citydescribe how their work is improving the management of the planet. Lively text, written in clear, nontechnical language, combines with stunning images to produce a dynamic series that not only draws attention to problems but also suggests ways to protect our planet for the future.
Description
We need to protect the world we live in for ourselves and future generations. What is going to happen to Planet Earth? This challenging new series draws attention to the most urgent environmental concernsand suggests positive ways to prevent more damage. Earth Watch explains the issuesfrom the perils of pollution and global warming to ozone depletion and habitat destructionand then suggests ways to help. Handson experiments show readers how to explore the science behind the facts, while action globes suggest ways to make a difference on a daily basis. To highlight what is already being done, eyewitness reports from professionalsincluding a glaciologist in Antarctica and a garbologist in New York Citydescribe how their work is improving the management of the planet. Lively text, written in clear, nontechnical language, combines with stunning images to produce a dynamic series that not only draws attention to problems but also suggests ways to protect our planet for the future.
