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Overview
KFK Endangered Planet explores the delicate web of natural cycles that supports millions of species, from single-celled bacteria to the rare giant panda, and reveals how our ever-growing demand for food, fuel, and living space threatens to damage Earth's habitats beyond repair. From the shrinking wetlands of southern Florida to the thickening band of greenhouse gases that covers the world, our planet is under pressure. Could new technology provide a solution? Every year more of our energy comes from renewable sources, such as sunshine, wind, and flowing water, while the latest recycled products keep pollution and waste to a minimum. But with Earth's human population expected to reach 11 billion by the year 2100, the struggle to preserve our planet will be the greatest challenge of this century.Synopsis
Discover how human activity is influencing every habitat in the world, from remote areas of New Guinea to polluted cities. With time running out, this book is an essential reminder of our responsibilities to safeguard the planet.
Children's Literature
Even though this book is as informative as a textbook, it draws young readers with its colorful images and simply organized text. The reader will learn theories of why Earth may be endangered, including how its inhabitants from insects to mammals have adapted through genetic changes and how some creatures have not been able to cope. Readers will also learn that Earth is the only the planet with life because of such characteristics as being the right distance from the sun. Many of the researched facts are sure to surprise readers, including the idea that the more we have advanced, the more it has endangered our planet. Do we need to stop and think about what our future holds before we go beyond our means and limit our ability to enhance and ensure life for generations to come? Author David Burnie put a lot of thought into how to divide this book and showed foresight in writing summaries followed by more detailed chapters. The use of vibrant photos with captions and informative graphs and charts makes the more difficult information easier to understand and utilize for future papers. The Go Further sections at the end of each chapter are a definite asset to the book, defining the terms included in the chapter and giving outsides sources for further research, including websites. Look for other titles from the Kingfisher Knowledge series. Reviewer: Julia Beiker