Water Pollution & Pollutants, Environmental Conservation & Protection, General & Miscellaneous Pollution & Pollutants, Freshwater & Marine Ecology, Water Resources & Supply, Hydrology
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Overview
This timely book discusses the global role of oceans making rain, in providing foods, and in distributing warmth and coolness throughout our planet. It suggest actions we can take to protect and preserve oceans so that we and future generations can enjoy them.Describes the delicate ecological balance among all living things on land, the damage done by humanity in contributing to the extinction of various species, and ways of preventing further harm.
Editorials
School Library Journal
Gr 4-6-- A description of the current condition of the world's oceans. Written in a chatty, conversational tone, the text personalizes the discussion and involves readers. Full-color photographs show people, especially children, from countries around the world at work and at play on an ocean, a coast, or a related industrial setting. The impact of human activities is described and depicted in graphic photographs of dolphins and turtles drowned in drift nets, a sea lion being slowly strangled by plastic six-pack rings, and a beach littered with cans and garbage. In addition to the photographs, excellent diagrams illustrate the water cycle and how a drift net works, and relate human activity to the greenhouse effect. The authors stress individual responsibilities in the ``What Can We Do?'' chapter and include a list of environmental organizations to contact. --Frances E. Millhouser, Reston Regional Library, VABook Details
Published
January 1, 1991
Publisher
Lerner Pub Group (L)
Pages
64
Format
Binding
ISBN
9780822525004