By: David Burnie, Tony Juniper (Foreword by)

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Kingfisher Knowledge is a comprehensive series for readers hungry for information on today's hot topics. Using lively, engaging text and state-of-the-art digital artwork the series covers an immense range of subjects in impressive depth and is a major educational resource.

Endangered Planet examines the health of the ecosystems that support life on Earth. It explores how human activity is influencing every habitat in the world, from the remote areas of New Guinea to over-populated, polluted cities.

With time running out, this book is an essential reminder of our responsibilities to safeguard our fragile home.

Foreword

Chapter 1: Fragile Earth
The Living Planet
Natural Cycles
Evolution
Homes And Habitats
Coping With Change
Summary

Chapter 2: Planet Under Pressure
An Escalating Impact
Population Growth
Habitat Destruction
Growing Food
Expanding Cities
The Age Of Waste
Liquid Assets
Energy Addicts
Air Pollution
The Greenhouse Effect
Climate Change
Wildlife Under Threat
Summary

Chapter 3: Sustainable World
Conserving Resources
Science To The Rescue?
Renewable Energy
Reuse And Recycling
Wildlife Protection
The Future
Summary

Glossary
Index
Acknowledgements

ISBN: 9780753410639
ISBN-10: 075341063X
Series: Kingfisher Knowledge
Audience: Children
For Ages: 6 - 12 years old
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Published: 1st January 2007
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Dimensions (cm): 27.5 x 23.1  x 0.6
Weight (kg): 0.308