How Our Choices Impact Earth

Readers will learn how the choices they make affect Earth’s resources and environment. Each volume presents key scientific principles and engages readers in a nuanced discussion of how human activities—both good and bad—in agriculture, industry, and everyday life influence Earth’s systems. Furthermore, these books serve as guides on important concepts including sustainability, conservation, renewable resources, and the value of fair trade, helping enlightened readers make smarter choices at schools and in their community.
• Closely correlates to the Next Generation Science Standards’ mandate to examine “human impacts on Earth’s systems”
• Educational and practical—each book introduces scientific concepts but also gives readers hands-on, simple tips to reduce their negative impact
• Myths & Facts features address popular misunderstandings about climate change and how humans impact Earth’s systems
• 10 Great Questions to Ask Your Science Teacher features encourage continued inquiry and practical application of the information in the text