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The true story of how Mexican-American scientist Mario Molina helped solve the ozone crisis of the 1980s and went on to become a Nobel laureate and a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. His inspiring story gives hope in the fight against global warming. Full color.
2) Dirty air
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Learn how people make air dirty, why it is dangerous, and what can be done to make the air cleaner.
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"Una historia real sobre un científico contemporáneo que salvó la capa de ozono y el planeta, evitando un desastre en el medioambiente. Mario Molina es un científico mexicoamericano y un héroe de nuestros días que ayudó a resolver la crisis de la capa de ozono de la década de 1980. Se crió en la Ciudad de México y desde niño sintió curiosidad por los mundos ocultos que estudiaba a través de un microscopio. De joven, ya viviendo en California,...
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Nitrogen, oxygen, argon, and carbon dioxide are all gases in Earth's atmosphere. But what happens when there is too much or two little of a certain gas? Readers will learn how every day activities such as driving, heating buildings, and using aerosols release harmful gases into the air and how it affects the air we breathe. Meets Next Generation Science Standards.
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What are fog and mist made of? If they're made of water droplets, how did all that water get into the air? What makes up haze? How is it different from fog and mist, and what does it have to do with pollution? Young readers will find out as they learn all about these weather phenomena that can sometimes make it hard to see the world around us! Filled with information perfectly suited to the abilities and interests of an early elementary audience,...
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Every living thing on our planet needs air to survive. Most of the time, we hardly even think about Earth's air. But did you know that many of the things we use every day-from cars to electricity-hurt the quality of our air? The pollution in the air can make people, plants, and animals sick. We must join together in the quest to improve Earth's air quality. With engaging text and eye-catching images-plus a special Going Green section-this book tells...
11) Air pollution
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Air pollution threatens the health of people around the world in an array of ways, from damaging lungs to fueling the life-threatening storms of climate change. Young readers may have experience with some of these impacts but might not understand the causes. This enlightening text has answers about how air pollution can lead to severe illnesses, its role in climate change, and what young readers can do today to help curb its negative impacts.
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"The air we breathe affects us all. Unfortunately, due to industrial development and other harmful human activities, air pollution has become a growing concern throughout the world. In this fact-packed book, readers will learn all about air pollution, its history, the problems it poses, and the efforts that have been made to remedy it."--
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"Is there anything a young person can do to help make Earth's air clean and safe? Absolutely! In fact, it's everyone's responsibility to take charge of the future of our planet. This fascinating book spotlights one of the most important global issues of our time--the quality of the air we breathe. Each chapter is packed with facts about the past, present, and future of Earth's air quality. The book provides inspiring examples of advocates and young...
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DDT, Agent Orange, and asbestos are just some of the many frightening examples used in this book to illustrate how people's disastrous decisions impact human life. Along with compelling main text and arresting historical photographs, sidebars of harrowing statistics help readers understand the scope of the damage more fully. Each spread also includes a fact box that tells the lasting effects of each disaster and chronicles the legal changes made and...
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