For centuries, falling water has been used in parts of the world to create energy to run grinding stones at mills and irrigation systems for crops. This interesting book shows how the use of… More →

Our planet's weather offers some incredible solutions to our growing energy needs, and one of those solutions is wind power. Offshore and onshore wind farms are an increasingly familiar sight More →

Engineering is a field that people rely on every day. This interesting book looks at the ingenious entrepreneurs who are finding new and better methods of building roads and structures,… More →

Four more titles on ocean, robotics, genetic, and energy engineering have been added to the popular Engineering in Action series. Created to support the Next Generation Science Standards,… More →

Are you fascinated by insects? Welcome to the field of entomology. This book shows how entomologists study insects to learn about Earth's history, find ways to prevent the spread of diseases… More →

The way we live affects our environment. Environmental Chemistry takes a look at how chemistry-related inventions have both helped and harmed our environment. Readers will learn the science… More →

Humans are sometimes to blame for catastrophic influences on the worlds air, water, soil, and natural resources. Environmental Disaster Alert! probes the causes and effects of greenhouse… More →

Human activities have a huge impact on the Earth. Environmental engineers apply traditional engineering practices to help improve and prevent damage from humans and the waste we create to… More →

This informative title describes the details of three real case studies of investigative journalism about the environment. Stories include journalists following a trail of electronic waste… More →

Environmental scientists look at their natural surroundings and think about future generations. They want to understand how the human activities of today are affecting the health of the… More →