One of the biggest problems facing Earth today is man-made: plastic. Because this material is so versatile, it became the default for making just about everything for years. From drink cups to toys, plastic is all around us. But very little plastic is recycled, and that which is recycled is done so improperly. Readers may be familiar with bans on plastic bags and other solutions to the plastic problem, but this title takes them a step further in understanding...

From problems with agriculture to greenhouse gases released by the burning of fossil fuels, scientists know why Earth is heating up. But around the world, many leaders have been slow to make the changes needed to combat climate change. Many kids today are aware of the climate crisis, and this book takes them through the causes of it as well as examples--like wildfires and the melting polar ice--that show how a warmer world climate is harming Earth....

"In this colorful volume, readers get a crash course in how and why a species may become extinct. Including understandable information about what scientists believe happened when life began, evolution, the dinosaurs, and how all of these plays a role in the ecosystems of today." -- Amazon.

"Find out what makes Jupiter different from other planets in this scientific exploration. Readers will learn about the planet's weather, moons, space missions, and more"--

"This cold, giant plant may be far away, but scientists know lots about it and are striving to discover even more. Learn all about Uranus and what makes it such a cool planet"--

"Did you know that Neptune is the windiest planet in the solar system? Discover more about Neptune in this exciting look at the farthest planet from the sun"--

"Readers learn what makes Earth so unique among the planets in our solar system. This title covers Earth's formation, the unique presence of life, and climate change"--

Through engaging, interactive scenarios, learners can experiment with text prediction, purpose-driven research, and creative problem solving-- all critical thinking skills--while learning about ways to care for our planet.