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Author:

Burnie, David.

Title:

Endangered planet / David Burnie ; foreword by Tony Juniper.

Publisher:

Kingfisher,

Copyright Date:

2007

Description:

63 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 28 cm.

Subject:

Nature--Effect of human beings on--Juvenile literature.
Environmental degradation--Juvenile literature.
Environmental responsibility--Juvenile literature.
Pollution--Juvenile literature.

Other Authors:

Juniper, Tony.

Notes:

Originally published in hardcover in 2004. Includes bibliographical and web references and index.

Contents:

Fragile earth: The living planet ; Natural cycles ; Evolution ; Homes and habitats ; Coping with change -- Planet under pressure: An escalating impact ; Habitat destruction ; Growing food ; Expanding cities ; Age of waste ; Liquid assets ; Energy addicts ; Air pollution ; Greenhouse effect ; Climate change ; Wildlife under threat -- Sustainable world: Conserving resources ; Science to the rescue? ; Renewable energy ; Reuse and recycling ; Wildlife protection ; Future -- Glossary.

Summary:

Examines the effects of human behavior on Earth's ecosystems and the roles renewable energy, recycling, and wildlife protection have to play in the survival of our planet.

Series:

Kingfisher knowledge

ISBN:

9780753461600 (pbk.)
0753461609 (pbk.)
0753461609 (pbk.) :
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Locations:

VTPD454 -- Cresco Public Library (Cresco)

LZSX115 -- Storm Lake Middle School (Storm Lake)