The environmental crisis
Charles B. Myers, C. Barry Knisley
A selection of articles discussing various aspects of the environmental problem including its history, the causes and effects, people's reactions, and outlook for the future.
Read Time: ~5.3 hr
Man vs. animal
by Amy Tilmont, Mark Stewart (2012)
About this book
"This book takes young readers deep into the complicated and often destructive relationship between humans and nature. Man vs. Animal brings into sharp focus issues that include habitat destruction, climate change, land management and introduction of invasive species--while offering actionable solutions for each both now and in the future"--Provided by publisher.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraContemporary / Future
Protagonist / CoreMan vs. animal Lead Character
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