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”
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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